Mammography Technologist- Full Time - South Lake Tahoe, CA

***Actual offered hourly wage will depend on experience of the applicant*** · Summary of Position: · This position requires radiology technologists (R) skills, also performs all screening and diagnostic mammography studies (2D and 3D) to include needle localization biopsies and n ...

Job description

***Actual offered hourly wage will depend on experience of the applicant***

Summary of Position:

This position requires radiology technologists (R) skills, also performs all screening and diagnostic mammography studies (2D and 3D) to include needle localization biopsies and needle aspirations utilizing established policies and procedures and ARRT, CRT and FDA-MQSA standards ensuring optimal diagnostic quality. Collects data, inputs into mammography information system and prepares documentations required by Federal and State agencies. Archives data into the PACS system and maintains accurate records of daily operations. Services are provided based on the ages of the population served; adult through geriatric. Maintains equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of services. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to effectively utilize required equipment and identify and meet the individualized needs of all patients. Assists physicians during procedures as needed ensuring the safety of the staff and patient. The Mammography technologist is under the daily supervision of the lead Technologist and reports to the Director of Medical Imaging.

Qualifications

Education:

High school or GED preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred
• 3D tomography experience preferred
• Stereotactic biopsy experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use computer information systems, computer literacy, and knowledge of word processing; Epic experience preferred
• In compliance with patient safety standards, must be able to effectively communicate in English; Bilingual abilities preferred

Certifications/Licensure:

• ARRT registry in radiology (R)registry.
• ARRT mammography (M) registry required or registry eligible within 3 months from hire date
• California Radiologic Technologist license or ability to obtain prior to start date
• California Mammography license or ability to obtain prior to start date
• CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider) or ability to obtain prior to start date
• California fluoroscopy licenses preferred.
• California Venipuncture certification preferred

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 performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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.

• Routine Hospital/Healthcare & Office/Administrative conditions.
• Contact with patients and guests under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
• Exposure to infections and contagious disease.
• Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste.
• Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including the handling of emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to pressure due to irregular hours, frequent interruptions and stressful situations due to multiple demands.
• Occasional travel to various health system locations.

Essential Functions

1. Provide consistently exceptional care at all times.

2. Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms (2d and 3D) and any post processing in accordance with professional standards and protocols.

3. Assists physician during invasive procedures. Ensures sterile technique is maintained during any procedures that require it.

4. Is able to competently utilize all electronic medical imaging computer programs to include PACS, RIS, EMR, QC programs, mammography reporting software, CD burning, and other related programs to perform daily job duties.

5. Recognizes situations outside of his/her expertise and only performs duties within their abilities and scope of practice. Seeks guidance of coworkers or supervisors when needed.

1. Prepares and maintains imaging rooms and ensures availability of supplies.

2. Is professional resource to other members of the patient care team in area of expertise.

3. Effectively coordinates daily activities and works professionally and respectfully with supervisor, leads, radiologists, and co-workers. Is self-motivated. Able to safely and effectively set priorities.

4. Keeps patient/family informed of process, procedures, timeframes. Focuses on customer service needs. Effectively educates patients, families in procedure.

5. Monitors and ensures all documentation is complete and accurate.

6. Prepares written reports, evaluations as required by standards.

7. Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner; observes and interprets machine functioning. Maintains diagnostic instruments in good working order; performs scheduled preventative maintenance; follows procedure when equipment malfunctions.

8. Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.

9. Is able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to identify each patient's age-specific needs.

10. Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that practice is compliant with standards.

11. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary, including shift charge tech if assigned.

12. Expected to pursue and maintain continuing education in all areas of registry to unsure

current knowledge and best practices for your field(s) of practice.