Mammographer 32 Hours 1st shift (Plainfield and Putnam locations)

Job Title: Mammographer

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Position: 32 hours

Shift: 1st

Location: Plainfield and Putnam

Weekends: Yes, as needed

Under the direction of the radiologist and/or DI Administration performs professional duties

which involve a variety of technical procedures to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Assist physicians in selection of practical application and technical factors.

Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.

Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and

procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary

adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed

studies to radiologist for interpretation.

Performs all aspects of Mammography including Needle localizations and Stereotactic Breast Biopsies.

Set, adjust, manipulate, control and maintain a variety of complex electronic equipment to apply ionizing radiation to patients for diagnosis of disease using proper KVP, MA, exposure time and focal film distance.

Practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factor, to minimize radiation to patient,staff and self.

Explain the procedure to the patient. Instruct and assist patient in assuming physical position for exam.

Performs bone density exams.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education:

• Completion of a 2 year approved Radiological Technology Program required.
• Current license in the State of Connecticut required.
• Registered, or registry eligible, with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists required.
• Maintenance of appropriate CEU's to meet ARRT guidelines required.
• CPR - Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification / equivalent within 3 months of hire is required.
• Approved computer registration according to the Admitting policies, if applicable, is preferred.
• Mammographers are required to be registered, or registry eligible, in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists.
• Mammographers must maintain annual educational requirements as described by MQSA.
• 8 digital mammography hours of training

• Minimum of 1 year practical experience performing related duties as a radiographer is preferred.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.