Radiographer and Mammography I, Certified

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for providing health care services by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Performs medical imaging techniques and related procedures to demonstrate breast anatomy for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Ensures accuracy and quality of imaging results. Maintains compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. Supports patient care by delivering timely and precise diagnostic images.

Essential Functions

• Verifies patient identity and exam orders prior to breast imaging procedures.

• Obtains and communicates relevant clinical history from charts, referrals, or patient interviews.

• Performs breast imaging procedures and operates mammography equipment according to established protocols and safety standards.

• Positions patients appropriately for examinations, explaining and applying proper breast compression.

• Assists licensed practitioners during interventional procedures, needle localizations, and aspirations.

• Performs radiography of pathologic breast specimens with technical accuracy.

• Evaluates mammograms for technical quality and ensures accurate patient identification on all images.

• Applies radiation safety principles to minimize exposure for patients, self, and others.

• Performs quality control testing on equipment and reports malfunctions as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Graduate of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited radiography program or equivalent.

Experience Requirement

0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, RT(R) and RT(M) within 12 months of hire. Active state radiogorapher license.

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Mammography

Shift:

Time Type:

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky