MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - ELLIS FISCHEL CANCER CENTER

Shift: Monday - Friday, Days
Department: Ellis Fischel Cancer Center - Breast Imaging & Mobile Mammography Van Salary Range: $27.21 - $42.99/hour - final salary based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a skilled and compassionate Mammography Technologist who excels in performing high-quality imaging services, including screening and diagnostic mammography. The ideal candidate will assist radiologists during procedures, ensuring accurate patient history is provided for interpretation, and will maintain the integrity of equipment through careful handling. You are committed to patient comfort, enhancing the patient experience, and dedicated to upholding the highest standards in radiation safety and ethical care. Join us in delivering top-tier care while continuously seeking ways to improve our services and systems.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform tasks and obtain images utilizing mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices demonstrating quality techniques and procedures. Assist radiologists during procedures.

Obtain and provide appropriate patient history and procedure information to radiologist for interpretation.

Be attentive to patient satisfaction results and collaborate with management team on ways to improve the department in general and facility overall. Seek ways to improve systems and services.

Demonstrate ability to meet and sustain departmental expectations while completing work assignments as it pertains to patient care in an ethical manner.

Maintain integrity of equipment with careful manipulation at all times.

Assist with staffing the mobile mammography van.

Adhere to radiation safety regulations and standards. Assist the Medical Physicist in performing quality assurance testing as needed.

Demonstrate sustained ability when interacting with patients, to follow the AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectation and Thank You). Ensure confidentiality of all patient information is maintained.

Maintain certification status and professional education credits that are required by ACR and FDA MQSA standards.

Understand time clock expectations and adhere to attendance and punctuality guidelines.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ARRT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Mammography (ARRT-M) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.