Mammography Technologist

About the role

The Technologist Trainee learns the safety, customer service skills, documentation and operation of Radiology through on-the job training under the direction of a registered technologist.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to

• Conducts pre-screening of all personnel before entering the magnet room to ensure their safety.
• Scans and documents patients under the direction of a registered technologist to meet all customer (if applicable) and Akumin requirements.
• Completes necessary documentation for patient files to ensure all customer, Akumin policy and Joint Commission requirements are met.
• Other job duties as needed.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Successful completion of a Radiology School.
• Certificate from College or Technical School.
• Certified by ARRT, ARMRIT, NMTCB or ARDMS.
• Continuing education of the structure component to the Radiology exam.
• State issued Radiologic Technologist License, if applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license, if applicable.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills. - 5% Travel may be required.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Preferred

• Associate's Degree.
• Completion of a Radiology Program.
• Successfully demonstrate proficiency running advanced Radiology studies independently
• Technical proficiency using diagnostic imaging equipment
• Possession of venipuncture certification, or ability to secure within 3 months, if required by customer/contract

Physical Requirements

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit, a strong magnetic field and blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• More than 50% of the time:
• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time:
• Stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Pay and benefits

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