Diagnostic Imaging Technologist - MammoHot Springs Health • Thermopolis, Wyoming, United States
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Diagnostic Imaging Technologist - Mammo
Hot Springs Health
- Thermopolis, Wyoming, United States
- Thermopolis, Wyoming, United States
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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST Job Description DEPARTMENT: Diagnostic Imaging SUPERVISOR: Diagnostic Imaging Director
STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYEE NAME:
APPROVED BY: Chief Executive Officer DATE: May 5, 2026 GENERAL:
In accordance with the Hot Springs Health Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual and the requirements of our accrediting bodies, the employee will: support the mission of "Partnering with our community for quality health and healing", our five core values "Ownership, Always better than yesterday, Service first, Integrity, and Stewardship of our resources (OASIS). Our behavior creates our OASIS - a place where we can find safety, sustenance, and a pleasant change from the usual and the vision "to be the provider and employer of choice in our region, providing quality care and excelling as a teaching hospital in Wyoming." The established priorities of Quality, Service, Finance, People, and Growth will be utilized in decision making. Furthermore, the employee will demonstrate the ability to manage time, maintain a safe and clean environment; practice confidentiality; treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy; accept change; accept and provide constructive feedback; work as a team player and adhere to the infection control, fire and safety, disaster and hazardous waste policies. The employee must also demonstrate the competencies for their position and adhere to policies and procedures of their department. The employee will participate in quality improvement activities. BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS: The following is a list of minimally required behaviors to assist the employee in partnering with our community: Ownership Accepts responsibility for actions, attitudes and health. Doing things right the first time, every time for excellent results. Accepts ownership of mistakes and takes constructive action to avoid repeating mistakes. Works with empowerment to the highest potential both as an individual and as part of the team. Unsatisfied with the status quo or just being "good."
Always Better Than Yesterday Performs at the highest level, always learning and looking for ways to improve, with an unwavering focus on safety. Celebrates and encourages the contributions of one another. Constructively challenges the status quo by being flexible, adaptable and embracing change as a key element of our future success. Contributes to an environment that encourages creative thinking. Shares ideas and opinions and supports opportunities to learn and grow. Service First Doing our best every day to anticipate and exceed the expectations of patients, providers and co-workers. Understands excellence is the result of team effort. Creates legendary experiences. Integrity Does the right things. Consistently open, honest, trustworthy and ethical. Demonstrates respect for patients, their families, staff, providers and the community.
Stewardship of Our Resources Strives to care wisely for our human, financial and natural resources. Strengthens HSH as a partner in the community. POSITION SUMMARY The Mammography Technologist performs diagnostic mammography procedures to assist physicians in the early detection and diagnosis of breast disease. This position operates mammography imaging equipment, ensures high-quality diagnostic images, maintains patient safety and comfort, and complies with all regulatory, quality, and departmental standards. The technologist also documents and communicates results accurately and participates in departmental operations and quality assurance activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Mammography Technologist is responsible for:
Performing imaging procedures using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Performing mammography services and any related procedures as provided by the department. Utilizing hospital information systems including HIS, RIS, and PACS for patient and imaging management. Verifying physician orders and confirming correct procedures prior to imaging. Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions to ensure understanding and comfort. Maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and modesty at all times. Adhering strictly to patient safety and radiation protection standards. Accurately transcribing physician orders and scheduling patient appointments. Ensuring accurate transmission of imaging results, reports, and other communications. Maintaining thorough documentation and reporting of imaging procedures. Completing required maintenance and quality control documentation for imaging equipment. Additional duties may be assigned to support departmental operations and quality improvement initiatives. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The Mammography Technologist must:
Graduate from an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program or equivalent, as determined by the Director. Be registered or registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Maintain a current Wyoming Diagnostic Imaging License. Be registered in Mammography through ARRT. Optionally hold registry or registry eligibility with: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT)
Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and the public. Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills. Maintain proficiency in computer applications including: Word processing Spreadsheets Database systems Presentation software Project documentation
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret appropriate journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write policies and procedures that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to modify care based on the developmental / functional age of the patient as well as that of the patient's ethnic background. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Required certifications may include:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Wyoming Diagnostic Imaging License American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT) American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to interact with patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Ability to interact assertively and tactfully when dealing with conflict and in group solving activities. Ability to demonstrate a professional, open minded approach in identifying problems and resolving problems/conflicts. AGE SPECIFIC:
Must be able to provide care according to the developmental level and or chronological patient served. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying the needs and abilities of each patient, and demonstrating an understanding of how a patient's chronological and developmental age influences his/her need for adaptations related to his/her abilities. Also, an understanding of how a patient's age impacts his/her ability to deal with and adapt to the care needed/provided is required. General census of neonatal to geriatric patients. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While filling this position, the employee must regularly lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. This position also requires walking or standing to a significant degree. This position also requires reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, and hearing, stooping, bending, crouching, and working with equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is subject to inside and possibly outside weather conditions. The employee is also subject to exposure to blood and body fluids, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, exposure to burns and radiant energy, exposure to toxic chemicals and biological agents.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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