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Mammography Technologist

Sublette County Health, Hennick Street, Pinedale, WY, USA

Job Type

Full Time

About the Role

Summary Description:
The Mammography Technologist will be responsible for producing high quality mammography images
following specific quality techniques at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Technologists
perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in
applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Provides direct patient care that ensures
quality, efficiency, and well-being of each patient.
Supervision Received: The Mammography Technologist reports directly to the Director of Radiology

Requirements

Responsibilities:

1. Consistently demonstrates competence in performing all mammograms procedures offered by

the Radiology department while ensuring patient safety.

2. Produces high quality films for Radiologists to evaluate for all routine to complex diagnostic

procedures.

3. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all anatomical structures.

4. Maintains a high degree of accuracy in mammography positioning and exposure techniques to

ensure optimized computer images.

5. Ability to thoroughly explain the procedure in an empathetic and caring way to alleviate patient

anxiety. Assures patient’s questions are answered prior to beginning the exam.

6. Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammography unit and other equipment

and devices as appropriate.

7. Performs the quality control functions related to mammography.

8. Evaluates the radiographs for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed.

9. Prepares and sets up medical supplies and equipment using aseptic technique if appropriate and

explains procedures to patients.

10. Demonstrates an awareness of radiation safety procedures for self and others.

11. Understands and abides by MQSA and FDA regulations.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

2. Valid State of Wyoming general radiologic technologist license.

3. ARRT registry in Radiology (R) required. ARRT registry in Mammography (M) is preferred.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively and politely with patients. Skill in establishing and maintaining

effective internal and external working relationships.

2. Knowledge of county, state and national policies and procedures to ensure safety of self and

others.

3. Knowledge to operate appropriate radiography equipment proficiently and safely.

4. Knowledge to consistently and properly identify patients and ensure correct exam is being

performed.

5. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work

environment.

6. Knowledge of current facility wide policies, infection control policies, ARRT standards and ethics

and all department specific policies/procedures.

7. Skill to perform the appropriate test with minimum exposure to the patient.

8. Skill to complete appropriate documentation.

9. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional Radiologic

Technology to provide excellent patient care.

10. Ability to follow instructions.

11. Ability to work as a member of the “health care team.”

12. Ability to work independently and maintain personal and patient safety standards.

13. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

14. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

15. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions:

1. Subject to varying situations including ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively

and sensitively to special population groups, including those defined by race, ethnicity, language,

age, sex, sexual orientation, economic standing, etc.

2. Frequent contact with a variety of people including prisoners and people with mental, emotional

and physical disabilities.

3. Medical office, exam room, laboratory, radiology, emergency room and professional practice

settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to rural

clinic environments.

4. May require travel between District sites.


Physical Demands:

Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Requires full range of body

motion including handling and lifting patients. Also requires manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand

coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries

items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. This position

frequently requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Year-round highway travel

between clinics and other facilities throughout the district is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

persons assigned to this job. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,

skills, and working conditions for the persons so classified. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities

and working conditions may change as needs evolve.


About the Company


All interested parties should contact Teresa Lindenmeier, HR Generalist at teresal@sublettehealthcare.com. Applications can be found on our website at www.sublettehospitaldistrict.org/careers

About Pinedale:

Pinedale, Wyoming is located approximately 77 miles south of Jackson Hole in the Green River Valley

between the Wyoming, Gros Ventre and Wind River Mountain Ranges. The surrounding areas offer world

class outdoor recreation not limited to skiing, biking, hiking, climbing, hunting and fishing. When the snow

falls, the area around Pinedale transforms into a winter sports haven. The Continental Divide Snowmobile

Trail is renowned for its extensive and well-maintained routes. Additionally, White Pine Ski Area offers

downhill skiing and snowboarding with spectacular mountain views. Abundant miles of regularly groomed

Nordic ski trails provide quieter avenues to enjoy the winter landscape. The town itself features a

meandering stream, numerous parks with live music in the summer, a beautiful public library and the

Pinedale Aquatic Center which houses and Olympic size pool, a climbing wall, basketball and racquetball

courts and indoor track. The Museum of the Mountain Man and the annual Rendezvous pageant

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