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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a Mammographer Technologist to join our Breast Health team!

The Mammographer Technologist – Breast Sonographer provides health care services, using x-rays, to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs medical imaging techniques and related procedures to demonstrate breast anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of, a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

HOURS: Occasional hours on all shifts as needed

Experience/Qualifications

+ Knowledge of radiology standards and procedures as they relate to mammography procedures normally acquired through graduation from an approved radiology school, an associate degree in Radiology, or sufficient on-the-job training to meet ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification requirements.

+ Meets FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) mandated requirements.

+ A minimum of one year of clinical experience in diagnostic imaging is beneficial to enhance and develop skills preferred but not required.

+ ARRT (R) required.

+ ARRT (M) required.

+ State of Wisconsin Licensed Radiographer license (WI Locations only)

+ Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).

+ Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.

+ Meets and maintains the FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements.

+ Analytical skills are necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of mammography techniques and methods in order to obtain quality images.

+ Site specific competencies in protocols, equipment, computer systems and applications.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin (https://www.visitwausau.com/)

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:

Essential:

* LICENSED RADIOGRAPHER (STATE)

* CPR or BLS

* ARRT-RADIOGRAPHY

* ARRT-MAMMOGRAPHY

Position MAMMOGRAPHER TECHNOLOGIST - BREAST HEALTH CENTER

Location

Req ID 98258