Mammography Technologist - La Crosse, United States - Gundersen Health System

Description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.


Schedule Weekly Hours:
40

Gundersen Health System is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mammography Technologist to join their team If you strive to make a difference in the lives of patients and value our mission of love + medicine, apply today


What you will do:

• Provide care to patients through Breast Imaging Services
• Document exams and communications
• Provide overviews of procedures to patients prior to exams
• Perform mammography exams
• Operate exam equipment
• Provide support and education to patients regarding exams

What will this position look like:

• Monday - Friday, day shift
• 40 hours/week
• Perform mammography exams

in clinical settings


What you will get:

• Gundersen's generous compensation and benefit package, including our top-rated retirement plan
• Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it's more than our practice. It is who we are.


Job Description:
Performs high quality mammographic/radiologic exams and procedures to aide in medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.


Major Responsibilities:

• Works with Gundersen Health System patients and their families to provide compassionate, individualized care in the provision of Breast Imaging services. Understands and applies the concepts of Mammography when performing examinations on patients.
• Responsible for documentation of exams and communications with Breast Radiologist.
• Explains procedures to the patient as required.
• Organizes daily schedule in cooperation with other technologies for efficient department operation.
• Performs daily warm-up of all equipment according to department policies. Maintains supplies in the imaging rooms and film stock.
• Carefully observes and follows all departmental radiation, mechanical and electrical safety policies. Pays particular attention to patient safety in regards to positioning patients. Keeps rooms and equipment clean and safe for operation. Reports an erratic machine operation or potential unsafe situations to Medical Physicist or Biomedical Engineers.
• Obtains, reviews, and integrates patient history, physical exam results, and supportive clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results. Tracks and records abnormal mammogram patients for call-back studies, follow-up diagnostic results. Tracks and records abnormal mammogram patients for call-back studies, follow-up studies and biopsies. Performs and evaluates quality control procedures and images on mammography equipment which meets ACR and MQSA requirements.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of established protocols and equipment operation when performing exams on patients. Provides the best images possible to radiologists and providers for interpretation. Provides high quality service to customers in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains confidentiality with others regarding patient and organizational information. Responsible for attending staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required by the department.
• Assumes responsibility to provide a quality learning environment for patients, their families, students and co-workers.
• Utilizes knowledge of regulatory compliance when working with patients and their associated charges.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology


Work Experience:
No experience required


DESIRED
1 year experience in Radiology

2 years experience in Mammography


License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist-Radiography (ARRT)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist-Radiology & Mammography (ARRT-M) within nine months of hire date
• Wisconsin employees must be a Licensed Radiographer with the State of Wisconsin (LICRAD-WI)
• Iowa employees must have a Permit to Practice from the Iowa Department of Public Health (RADTECH-IA)
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:
Adolescent years)

Adolescent years)

Adult years)

Adult years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

Geriatric (65 years & older)


OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Frequently in close quarters.

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Frequently in close quarters.


Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Lifting - Other Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR- or call

Equal Opportunity Employer