Mammography Specialist

[AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Certified Mammography (M)(ARRT) - ARRT; Other; Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health; ARRT Certificate - ARRT
**Hours**:
**Shift Start Time**:
Variable
**Shift End Time**:
Variable

**AWS Hours Requirement**:
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

**Additional Shift Information**:
**Weekend Requirements**:
As Needed

**On-Call Required**:
No

**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)**:
$45.812 - $59.112 - $72.412

**What You Will Do**
Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor is responsible for directing day-to-day activities of the department; mentoring of the technical and support staff. To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed. Responsible for MQSA and ACR Accreditation, and IDXRAD Mammography module to include statistics and tracking.

**Required Qualifications**
- Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
- 2 Years technical experience.
- Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED
- Certified Mammography (M)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

**Preferred Qualifications**
- 1 Year mammography administration experience.
- ARRT Certificate - ARRT -PREFERRED

**Essential Functions**
- Daily operations
Ensures all exams are completed properly and all images are accounted for by the end of the shift.
Verify physician's written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams.
Begin exams in IDX/RAD.
Accurately complete exams in IDX/RAD, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist/student/RN/Radiologist).
Evaluate work completed in department matches billed exam. Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, and supplies.
Depart patient in IDX/RAD when appropriate.
Ensure film jacket is properly labeled.
Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.
Develop and maintain competencies and orientation for mammography technologist.
Provide technical support, expertise and professional judgment.
Is a resource to other team members, staff and physicians. Shares resources and information with others.
Assist coworkers with tasks.
Assist with other imaging as directed by the Manager/Supervisor.
- Patient and family education
Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to: what the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form.
Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension.
Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Produce high quality exams
Ensures optimal image QA, performs procedures according to department protocol.
Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques.
Positions according to department imaging protocols.
Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set.
Uses imaging equipment proficiently.
Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol.
- Quality assurance
Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status through the use of double identifiers (name and DOB).
Implements efficient and therapeutic care.
Performs proper procedure on proper patient.
Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques.
Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome. Follows patient's Advanced Directive.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.
- Regulatory responsibilities
Assist with maintaining MQSA and ACR Accreditation, manage IDXRAD Mammography module to include statistics and tracking.
Perform Mammo QC on a daily, weekly or yearly basis as needed.
Perform any other Mammo QC required by ACR Standards as directed.
Keeps abreast of new developments in field, discipline, or functional area. Stay current on regulatory requirements, gather information and assists inspector.
Manage IDX/RAD mammography module and ensuring that all follow up is completed.
Assist with preparing for annual inspection of MQSA.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status