Mammography Technologist
Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Rotate

Holiday Rotation: 

Department: Mammography

Operates radiation imaging equipment. Performs radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images. Assists radiologist and other physicians performing imaging and invasive procedures. Provides proceduralrelated patient care and education. Maintains record and documentation for procedures.

• Must be licensed and hold current certification in Radiologic Technology by the State of California., Radiologic Health Section Department of Health.
• Must be licensed by American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT).
• Must have Fluoroscopy permit.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Basic computer literacy and applications for data entry, record maintenance.
• Ability to recognize life threatening conditions and implement basic life sustaining actions.
• Ability to accurately position the body for imaging. Utilize techniques to physically manipulate and apply accessories to produce a desired image.
• Ability to select technical factors and operate imaging equipment to produce a quality diagnostic image.
• Use of beam restricting devices, patient shielding techniques, proper screen-film combinations, assessment and implementation appropriate exposure to factors to minimize radiation exposure.
• One year Radiologic Technologist experience in two of the following modalities: CT, MRI, Specials, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine.
• Working hours while on-call may be inconvenient or unpleasant. Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of being paged while on call.
• Must have mammogram experience.  Will perform mammograms and bone density.