Mammography Technologist I, Casual

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Mammography Technologist I in our Mammography department. This casual position will pick up day shifts.

Under the supervision of area leadership or designee, performs patient care and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic imaging of patients utilizing diagnostic mammography systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• May participate in a training program to learn and develop proficiency in performing diagnostic mammography examinations after MQSA qualifications have been met.
• Performs screening and assists with diagnostic mammography procedures under the order of a licensed medical practitioner.
• Obtains, updates, and documents the patient's breast health history utilizing EPIC and other ancillary systems (i.e. Breast Risk Factor Calculator)
• Adequately prepares room for procedures.
• Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure correct exam is ordered on the correct patient.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from medical record to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (allergies, etc.).
• Ensures patients receive high-quality care.
• Explains exam procedure to patient and family members who are present.
• Demonstrates correct anatomic positioning and exposure factors relating to area-specific exams.
• Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes.
• Evaluates images, recognizes normal vs. abnormal anatomy and notifies the appropriate Radiologist as needed, and takes appropriate action to address image quality issues as applied in Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program (EQUIP).
• Consistently performs quality exams and ensures that department protocols are followed (positioning protocols, etc.).
• Utilizes the image management system; acquire, format, manipulate, archive images to and from the PACS system.
• Accurately reports total number of images taken and the number of, and reason for, repeat radiographs, when applicable.
• Utilizes EPIC system appropriately (orders, scheduling documentation, and billing).
• Implements downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails.
• Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and trouble-shoots malfunctioning equipment. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to proper personnel as soon as issue is recognized.
• Respects and uses equipment appropriately. Takes ownership and reports incidents involving the equipment when it happens.
• Completes an Event Report for all incidents involving themselves and/or patients.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Performs quality control procedures.
• Demonstrates and promotes a healthy work environment and good teamwork; makes suggestions for improvements.
• Assists in organizing workflow utilizing available staff and rooms.
• Participates in departmental continuing education.
• Completes additional duties/projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT
• Training requirements per the MQSA
• Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Completion of MQSA required initial training
• Completion of MQSA mammography clinical experience training within 24 months of employment.
• Possess advanced certification in mammography certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 12 months of completion of MQSA mammography clinical experience training. Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT and meets, and remains up-to-date with all requirements for MQSA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience as Radiology Technologist

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Total Rewards Package:
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.