Mammographer

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community.  At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Department: Imaging - Mammography Schedule:​ part time 24 hours/week day shiftSign On Bonus – available for qualified applicants ​Requirements:  Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential.  An ARRT credential in Mammography is required within 12 months of hire. Apply today!  SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.     Job Summary:Provides mammography imaging services.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESOperates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures. Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters.Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.Develops and evaluates the image for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONCompletion of a Radiology Technology programEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing and walking.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent lifting/moving of patients.Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Rare kneeling and sitting.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS  State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And     Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)     Or     Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)  State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)  State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4207000100 MammographyScheduled Weekly Hours:24SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.