Mammography Technologist - Sacramento, United States - Sacramento Imaging

    Sacramento Imaging
    Sacramento Imaging Sacramento, United States

    1 month ago

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionBenefits:
    • Competitive salary
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Training & development
    Under general guidance, operates mammography in accordance with established procedures.


    Job Responsibilities
    • Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms the accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
    • Assists current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
    • Recognizes problems/malfunctions of equipment and may assist in making minor adjustments. Monitors appropriate service action by outside contractors. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with established procedures.
    • Greets registered patients at the time of the visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to the exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and preparing for exams.
    • Reviews and verifies patient identity, history, and requisition for the exam to be performed.
    • Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology. Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging.
    • Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures.
    • Inputs patient history information at the time of exam/test into the practice management system. Scans relevant medical documentation related to the patient's case.
    • Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
    • Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
    • Performs mammography. Explains the procedure to be performed to the patient prior to the scan and answers any questions throughout the scan.

    Education
    • High School Diploma

    Experience
    • Approximately 2 years of experience working as a Mammography Technologist preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Experience as a registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.
    • Graduate of an approved school of radiography.

    Licenses and Certifications
    • Current, active, and unrestricted California State License in Radiographic Technology (RT)
    • Current, active, unrestricted California State License in Radiographic Technology (RT) and Mammography
    • ARRT Certification
    • BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)