Mammography Technologist
4 months ago
- Clinical Excellence/Patient Care* Performs mammographic exams in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of medical imaging to assigned patients of all ages * Exhibits competency in performing mammographic procedures. * Competent in all invasive mammographic guided procedures including but not limited to stereo/Tomo biopsy, galactogram, localization procedures, specimen imaging, specimens from Histology * Knowledgeable about views required for each exam. * Uses proper compression * Obtains accurate histories and explains rationale for procedure to patients/families. * Enhances image quality through the use of appropriate exposure factors. * Identifies images with appropriate markers and patient identification. * Positions for appropriate view, making patient as comfortable as possible * Performs patient education throughout exam * Protects patient privacy as much as possible * Completes a minimum of 200 mammography procedures/year * Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in multiple areas of mammography * Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels * Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room * Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC/QA tests * Competent in DEXA procedures * Competent on Mammography workstation * Promptly completes paperwork and obtaining images to ensure timely turn-around in providing a report to the physician's office. * Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure efficient patient throughput * Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs. * Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students * Shares knowledge and guides fellow technologist/students with proper department protocol and procedures. * Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment. * Completes work within assigned shift. * Uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care of patients. * Uses slow time to improve area appearance and accept additional assignment such as checking mammography schedules.
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Mammography Technologist
4 weeks ago
Champaign, Illinois, United States Christie Clinic Full timeChristie Clinic is seeking a highly skilled Mammographer to join our Radiology team. As a Mammographer, you will be responsible for performing and demonstrating proficiency at techniques, principles and procedures involving breast imaging.The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from an accredited Radiology Technologist program and current...
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Mammography Technologist/Team Lead
4 weeks ago
Champaign, Illinois, United States Christie Clinic Full timeChristie Clinic's Radiology department is seeking a highly skilled Mammography Technologist/Team Lead to join our team from Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm at the University and Windsor clinics.Key Responsibilities:Perform and demonstrate proficiency in techniques, principles, and procedures for breast imaging.Work independently to produce high-quality...
