Dual Certified Mammography/Bone Density Technologist - Plymouth, United States - Beth Israel Lahey Health

Description

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

26

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

26 hpw; Day Shift; mammo 2 days/wk 8-4:30; BD Wed 8-6:30; Weekend rotation

Position will rotate between mammography and bone density responsibilities.

Reviews mammogram orders and determines appropriate utilization of resources needed as determined by department protocols. Performs both screening and diagnostic mammograms per department protocol. Carries out all steps necessary to get patient prepared, perform procedure, complete all related functions and dispatch patient to the next appropriate modality or appointment.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Position will rotate between mammography and bone density responsibilities.

1. Reviews mammogram orders and determines appropriate utilization of resources needed as determined by department protocols
2. Performs both screening and diagnostic mammograms per department protocol
3. Carries out all steps necessary to get patient prepared, perform procedure, complete all related functions and dispatch patient to the next appropriate modality or appointment
4. Performs duties in accordance with established policies in specified quality assurance manual
5. Thorough knowledge of mammography quality control program
6. Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic bone density exams on various parts of the body including setting up equipment and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body for the study and comparison to past studies. Enters instructions into computers, monitors and evaluates images for accuracy and completeness of order. Adjusts when judged to be necessary.
7. Evaluates and interprets bone density scans for image quality, positioning, comparison and completeness. Assesses if additional scans need to be performed for proper diagnostics.
8. Perform daily and weekly quality control on bone densitometer
9. Responds to patient's physical and psychological needs. Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety. Uses proper hand hygiene before and after patient contact.
10. Performs associated administrative tasks to their clinical duties, including obtaining and reviewing radiology orders from referring providers
11. Works closely with administrative leadership to maximize scheduling, the patient experience, and implement new processes as needed.
12. Maintain an adequate stock of pertinent supplies.
13. Perform all duties in an ethical and professional manner.

Competencies:

1. Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
2. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
3. Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
4. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
5. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
6. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
7. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Requir ed

• Two years of mammography experience preferred

• Thorough knowledge of MQSA requirements

• Two years bone density experience preferred

Education Required

• Graduate of an AMA approved program in radiology

• Meet mammography requirements per MQSA guidelines

Registration/Certification

• Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License in radiography and mammography

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) in mammography

• Certification by ISCD or ARRT(BD), or must attain certification for within one year of date of hire.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs. and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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