Mammography/X-ray Tech

Mammography/X-ray Tech Direct Hire

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Perform mammography imaging procedures according to established protocols and physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
• Obtain patient medical history, prior imaging of breasts along with reports and verify patient identification and consent prior to performing procedures.
• Position patients correctly and operate mammography equipment to obtain high-quality images of breast tissue.
• Monitor patients during imaging procedures and address any concerns or discomfort.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of procedures performed. Including required records to maintain FDA certification.
• Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to review and interpret imaging results.
• Adhere to all regulatory guidelines and safety protocols to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain and perform QA on mammography equipment to ensure optimal performance and quality control.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Participate in continuous education and training to stay current with advancements in breast imaging technology and best practices.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC SUMMARY

OTHER DUTIES
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o Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDARDS

CULTURAL ENABLERS
• Lead with Humility
o Maintains open and honest two-way communication with others.
o Utilizes communication tools and strategies to share ideas, concerns, and feedback.
o Demonstrates openness to ideas and feedback for improvement.
o Actively engages in the problem-solving process rather than jumping to solutions.
• Respect Every Individual
o Demonstrates culture of kindness in the workplace.
o Provides and involves the correct stakeholders in process improvement and problem solving.
ENTERPRISE ALIGNMENT
• Value for the Customer
o Communicates the "voice of the customer/patient" so it is clearly understood.
o Discusses the "voice of the customer/patient" in their improvement efforts.
o Demonstrates expected organizational behaviors that create the best results.
• Create Constancy of Purpose
o Communicates and/or demonstrates to others a clear understanding of the organization's strategic direction.
o Observes and seeks understanding from others regarding alignment of goals and strategic direction of the organization.
o Actively participates in the individual and/or department goal setting process.
• Think Systemically
o Identifies barriers and/or eliminates/escalates barriers that prevent the flow of ideas, information, decisions, product, etc.
o Ensures the goals and issues for each day are understood by those who are affected.
PATIENT EXPERIENCE (CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE)
• Provides compassionate and respectful care to patients.
• Makes connections with patients/customers to strengthen patient trust and confidence.
• Empathizes with patients, customers, keeping the patient at the center of decisions.
• Actions demonstrate that the patient is at the center of our operations.
• Exhibits emotional awareness to regulate reactions, keeping calm under stress to maintain patient-centered care.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to patient/customer requests and initiates action to exceed customer expectations.
• Focuses on the patient/customer's perception in all situations.
• Respects patient/visitor privacy and maintains confidentiality at all times; holds sensitive conversations in a private place and never discusses patient, hospital or clinic business in public areas.
• Uses professional judgement in providing information based on the situation and is sensitive to individual and organizational concerns.
CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (QUALITY)
• Focus on Process
o Documents standard work processes and makes them visible so others can see how work flows.
o Reviews a process first to identify improvement opportunities instead of blaming individuals first.
o Focuses on improving a process rather than just creating temporary workarounds.
• Embrace Scientific Thinking
o Facilitates and/or follows a structured approach to solving problems.
o Demonstrates receptiveness and encourage team members to experiment with new ideas.
o Uses a standard approach to learning from both successes and failures.
• Flow and Time Management
o Completes work in a timely manner, and with the least amount of waste.
o Monitors and avoids creating or having more product or services than necessary to serve customers.
o Ensures resources that are needed are available, or needs are escalated, when required.
• Assure Quality at the Source
o Organizes the place of work so potential problems become immediately visible.
o Observes where the work is done, asks questions, and seeks input from others to encourage continuous improvement.
o Actively probes foe the root cause of problems to prevent reoccurrence.
• Seek Perfection
o Uses standard work and problem solving processes for identifying and eliminating obstacles that prevent us from doing our jobs well.
o Creates long-term solutions rather than leave temporary fixes in place.
SAFETY
• Ideal Behaviors
o Keeps our patients and employees safe and strives for zero preventable harm.
o Participates in department SMESS huddles and addresses concerns where appropriate.
o Identifies and reports safety alerts including near misses and unsafe conditions.
o Follows standard work, policies, and avoids risky behaviors to prevent patient harm.
o Participates on improvement teams to make processes safer.
o Completes all required licensure and renews certifications in a timely manner, if applicable.
o Maintains required licensure and renews certifications in a timely manner, if applicable.
SUSTAINABILITY
• Ideal Behaviors
o Wisely manages resources.
o Understands that resources are finite and uses them judiciously.
o Advocates and supports the long-term sustainability goals for the health system.
o Thinks systemically and looks at the long-term impact of day-to-day behaviors.
o Understands the cumulative effect of small economic decisions and their larger impact to the whole.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Education / Experience / License and Certifications
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Certified by the State of Wyoming to practice and administer radiation.
• Current BLS certification, required.

Department Specific Education / Experience / License and Certifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Additional Skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Knowledge of general anatomy and physiology.