What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Specialty Tech II- Radiology Mammography MHASC position at The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)?
Location: METROHEALTH OUTPT SURGERY CTR
Biweekly Hours: 40.00
Shift: 8am-4:30pm
Primary Patient Population
All Mammography scanners are ACR Accredited
Required:
Biweekly Hours: 40.00
Shift: 8am-4:30pm
- $4,800 Sign On Bonus*** EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Primary Patient Population
- Underserved population in the Greater Cleveland area
- Trauma/Emergency Patients
- Stroke Patients
- Cancer Patients
- Orthopedics, Podiatry, Neurology, PM&R, and more.
- Operating Room & Pain Management (Parma & Brecksville only)
- Bone Densitometry (Parma Only)
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- IV Starts
- Produces quality Mammography/XR images in a variety of settings
- Patient scheduling and coordination for inpatients and outpatients
- Educating patients regarding procedures, equipment, and examination to maintain basic understanding and comfort.
- On the spot critical thinking
- Effective communication skills
- Functions well under stress and with minimal supervision
- Works well both independently and as part of the Mammography/XR Team
- The Mammography/XR staff work closely with Nurses, Physicians, Respiratory Therapists and other care team members throughout the hospital to provide the best care possible for all MetroHealth patients.
- Early life cycle Mammography and X-Ray equipment at Brecksville, Cleveland Heights, and Parma
- All Mammography/XR Technologists credentialed through ARRT
- Performs a variety of technical procedures utilizing Mammography & X-Ray scanning equipment in the diagnosis of diseases in humans.
- Functions in a multi-purpose role depending on the needs of the patients and the department, and in line with The MetroHealth System approved policies and procedures in accordance with specific governing ODH regulations.
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program
- Registered Radiology Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- ARRT Mamm credential or obtains within one year of employment.
- Valid Ohio Radiographer License (ODH)
- American Heart Association BLS Certification or obtains within the standard probationary period.
- One-year related experience, as well as advanced certification through the ARRT in Mamm.
- May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
- May need to lift, pull or push over 50 lbs.
- May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
- See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
- Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.