Good Shepherd Health Care
Location
Hermiston, Oregon
The role involves applying x-ray energy to perform radiographic and mammography procedures, producing images for licensed practitioner interpretation or intervention. Responsibilities include operating breast imaging equipment, ensuring image quality, providing patient care, and maintaining procedural documentation.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and hold OBMI and ARRT registered Mammography technologist credentials along with current BLS certification. While preferred, a minimum of two years of experience is desired for this position.
Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography. Evaluates mammograms or other breast images for technical quality, assuring proper identification. Performs radiography of pathologic breast specimens. Understands methods and is capable of providing or assisting with physical breast inspection or palpation and education. Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions. Provides patient education. Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction. Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions. Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals. Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area. May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area. Understands and applies patient relations skills. Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification. Accomplishes other duties as assigned. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education: Required: Bachelor’s or an Associates from a Radiologic Technology accredited program. Licenses/ certifications/ registrations: Required: OBMI and ARRT registered Mammography technologist. Current BLS certification.