Mammography Technologist
hace 15 días
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Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary • Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center are seeking a PT Day Outpatient Registered Mammographer Technologist., • The days and hours for the position are Friday 6:30am - 7:00pm and Saturday 7:30am - 4:00pm., • This position will receive a competitive Sign-On Bonus., • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs., • Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative., • Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams according to department procedures., • Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study., • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative., • Able to independently perform job functions., • Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for procedures., • Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Equipment • Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the best study possible while maintaining image quality., • Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction., • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment under infection control policy and department cleaning schedule., • Safely and competently operates all radiographic equipment; ensures equipment is not abused and remains in good working condition. Patient Care • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions., • Ensures all studies have correct patient identification and appropriate right/left markers., • Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients., • Responds to emergency situations., • Uses critical thinking skills., • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders., • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed., • Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention., • Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to procedure., • Ensures patient privacy and comfort., • Demonstrates competence in applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age., • Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate., • Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care when applicable., • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable., • Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames., • Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams., • Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders. Education and Communication • Patiently and clearly explains exam purpose and nature using AIDET to minimize anxiety and promote cooperation., • Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed before the procedure; notifies physician when unresolved., • Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees., • Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures., • Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology., • Reads email daily and follows through with assignments., • Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control • Produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95%., • Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies., • Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled and notated correctly before sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed., • Digitizes comparative studies when necessary and completes preliminary sheets when applicable., • Maintains documentation required to meet ACR Accreditation standards., • Demonstrates knowledge in completing and documenting ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test. Operations • Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition., • Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table., • Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered., • Applies shielding., • Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data., • Willingly provides knowledge and assistance to others as needed and as time allows., • Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services., • Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports problems or potential concerns., • Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers., • Familiar with Mammography Tracking System., • Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards., • Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program., • Any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education • Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required, • Currently ARRT registered - Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated) • ARRT Mammography, • ARRT Radiography, • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association Required Minimum Experience • Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech - Required, • Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography - Preferred Required Minimum Skills • Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams., • Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities., • Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation., • Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating as a team member., • Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills., • Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment., • Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately., • Must be detail-oriented with the capacity to multitask effectively throughout the shift., • Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians., • Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member., • Must comply with all hospital policies, protocols and professional standards., • Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection., • Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure. 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