Employment Opportunities
Radiologic/Mammography Technologist
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Public
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Radiology Manager
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located at the Little Axe Health Clinic, Norman, OK and the Absentee Shawnee clinic in Shawnee, OK. The Little Axe and Shawnee clinic are outpatient multi-disciplinary clinics established and managed by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The AST health clinics provide direct care services to Native American patients. The purpose of the position is to provide Mammographic and radiographic imaging services for the clinics patients in an outpatient setting. This position may also include additional duties outside the rim of Radiology.
Responsibilities & Duties
Explain procedures to the patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Move mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills.
Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required equipment.
Select length and intensity of radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on an individual basis.
Examine radiographic film or digital images for image quality.
Insure equipment is in proper working order at all times.
Produce high quality Radiographs and Mammograms with minimum repeats.
Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and ancillary hospital personnel.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Assist with other departmental activities as deemed necessary for the day to day operation of the department.
Performs various complex and routine mammography exams, assists with invasive procedures, and troubleshoots equipment.
Clean the room and equipment, order supplies, develop films, and provide basic patient care.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
High School Graduate and post-secondary training as X-ray Radiologic Technologist.
A.R.R.T. certification in Radiography required.
Mammography certification through the ARRT required.
Experience with digital and PACS radiology systems.
3 years of independent performance of a number of complex and difficult examinations preferred.
Knowledge of radiographic exposure technique and formulas in order to control contrast, density, magnification and distortion.
Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques with the understanding of the limitation of each, and the ability to understand and compensate for each.
Knowledge of physiology, anatomy and the appearance and location of major organ systems such as the urinary tract, digestive and respiratory systems.
The ability to operate the radiology equipment alone.
Knowledge of MQSA and ACR guidelines, rules and regulations.
All radiologic technologists performing mammography must meet the MQSA-required qualifications in the table below.
Qualifications Initial
Qualified Before April 28, 1999
Certified by:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or
American Registry of Clinical Radiological Technologists, or
Licenses to perform general radiographic procedures in a state.
AND
40 hours of training in mammography
AND
8 hours of training in a Mammographic modality (e.g., digital) before beginning to use that modality.
Qualified After April 28,1999
Certified by:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Arrt), or
American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists, or
Licensed to perform general radiographic procedures in a state
AND
40 hours of training in mammography including:
Training in breast anatomy and physiology, positioning and compression, QA/QC techniques, and imaging of patients with breast implants, and
25 mammography examinations under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA-qualified individual.
AND
8 hours of training in a Mammographic modality (e.g., digital) before beginning to use that modality.
Continuing Experience
Perform 200 mammographic examinations over a 24-month period.
Continuing Education
15 Category 1 CEUs in mammography in a 36-month period.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ability to correctly position patients for radiographic exposure including the ability to make technical adjustments to compensate for body size, frail, and immobile patients.
The ability to interact well with patients, staff, and other agency professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and assessment skills.
The ability to fully utilize a computer.
The ability to perform duties with minimum of supervision.
The ability to function as a team member.
The ability to be a dependable team member of the clinic setting and be ready to start work on time.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping; good finger dexterity and sensory perception; frequent repetitive motions; as well as talking, hearing, and visual acuity are required.
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
3 days 19 hours ago