Mammographer II - Cambridge, United States - University of Maryland Medical System

Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Job Description

Overview

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized mammographic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in mammography. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient.
  • Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of mammographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, radiographic positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
  • Demonstrates competence in equipment quality control.
• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of Mammography experience, Regulatory expertise with ACR/MQSA regulations or 1 year experience specialized in interventional procedures

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (M)
• Licensed Radiographer - State of MD
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.