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Mammography Technologist
3 months ago
Summary
Job Description
Job Title: Mammography Technologist
Location: Lancaster, PA
Sign on Bonus: $4,000 - External candidates only - with 2 year commitment.
Cross-trained screening mammography/x-ray position at various ambulatory sites with Norlanco as main cost center. Hours will vary between 0630-2100 at various ambulatory locations. Includes an every 4th Saturday morning rotation at Norlanco as well as urgent care on-call rotations.
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs all routine diagnostic Radiographic and Mammographic procedures through proper patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media and application of immobilization and radiation protection devices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
* Performs all routine diagnostic Radiographic and Mammographic procedures through proper patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media and application of immobilization and radiation protection devices.
* Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians. Consults with radiologists as necessary.
* Greets patients in a timely and efficient manner--confirming their identifications, performing the correct procedures as directed, and completely explaining the procedure to patient and family as directed.
* Operates and enters information through the hospital computer system. Documents required information and patient history. Documents other information as required.
* Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required. Performs other paperwork as applicable
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
* Performs visual preventive safety inspections. Completes warm-up procedures for each radiographic room/equipment as assigned. Records quality control activities. Reports equipment conditions to site Supervisor or appropriate personnel.
* Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock in order to eliminate outdated items.
* Participates in the clinical education of Radiology students as required.
* Maintains required competency skills in point of care testing and specimen collection.
* Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
* All other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduate of an AMA approved Radiological Technology school.
* Certification in Radiological Technology, issued by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists.
* Certification in Mammography, issued by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists, is required.
* CPR certification is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Two (2) years of recent clinical experience beyond training.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:
* The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.
NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:
* Job demands are only moderately routine and predictable. Minor changes may occur which require the individual to be able to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions.
PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING - The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:
* The position requires the ability to evaluate existing options to resolve a presenting problem. The resolutions or options are clearly defined, limited in number and are altered infrequently. Selection of the most appropriate solution is based on well-established and defined guidelines.
TEMPERAMENTS: The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act:
Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.
Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job; to be subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.
Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.
Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.
EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS
Equipment/Tools: x-ray equipment, computer, phone, intercom, pen/pencil
Software: Epic electronic health record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%
Body Position/Movement:
* Sit: Rarely
* Stand: Continuously
* Walk: Continuously
* Bend: Occasionally
* Push: Frequently
* Pull: Occasionally
* Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
* Reach: Continuously
* Twist: Rarely
* Balance: Rarely
* Climb: Rarely
Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is:
Light, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Sensory Abilities specifically required:
* Vision
* Hearing
* Touch/Feeling
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WORKING CONDITIONS: Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:
* Blood borne Pathogens
* Moving/Rotating Machinery
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Benefits At A Glance:
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
* 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
* Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
* Child Care Subsidies
* Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.
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