Mammography Tech, Medical Imaging Clinic
4 months ago
Overview
Join our mammography team at our Verde Valley
Medical Imaging Clinic
Sign on and Relocation assistance available.
The Mammography/Breast Imaging Technologist Mammography performs various mammography related procedures including screenings and diagnostic studies according to established standards. Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality. Provides basic patient care, processes films, maintains equipment, transports patients, and prepares and maintains documentation.
This position's work location is on-site only.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Obtains patient history.
* Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.
* Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.
* Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.
* Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion.
* Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.
* Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.
* Maintains infection prevention standards.
* Explains standard procedures and answers patients questions.
* Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment.
* Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.
* Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.
Modality Specific
* Prepares patient and equipment for mammography procedure.
* Positions patient throughout the procedures, adjusting immobilization devices for proper compression.
* Performs radiologic mammography exams, including screenings and diagnostic studies, and analysis.
* May participate in the performance of advanced mammography procedures such as stereostatic biopsies, clip placements, drainages.
* Coordinates mammography procedures and performs Quality Control tasks related to mammography.
* Provides Self-Breast Exam education to the patient.
* Performs minor surgical techniques in assistance to the radiologist, using sterile technique.
* Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism.
* Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards and sets up and adjusts radiation protective shielding required for maximum protection in accordance with appropriate report of the National Council on Radiation Protection relating to medical use of ionizing radiation and appropriate state laws.
* Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube and equipment.
* Maintains an awareness of the patients physical and emotional condition, recognizing and reporting any adverse reactions.
* Controls a variety of complex equipment to apply ionizing radiation for radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, and may control ultrasound and stereo biopsy equipment as well.
* Operates all equipment with a high degree of proficiency, which includes but is not limited to radiographic and fluoroscopy units and accessories, portable equipment and ultrasound equipment.
* Directs and practices sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of disease.
* Interviews patients and performs record keeping functions to include, but not be limited to assuring accurate information on patient films following the ACT/MQ guidelines where applicable, assuring accurate information on patient file folders, and assuring accurate and complete information on patient history sheets.
* Informs patients of negative exam results as requested by the radiologists.
* Completes patient consent forms for interventional exams as required.
* Hangs patient mammograms on the viewer assuring all required documentation has been obtained in an accurate and timely manner.
Quality
* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
* Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements, demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and notifying appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
* Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department and monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure non-interruption of service.
Education
* Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.
* Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
* Works with peers and other health care providers. Participates in ongoing in-service and educational seminars.
* Participates in orienting, assisting, mentoring and education of colleagues and students.
Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education
Associates of Applied Science or other Related Fields- Required
Certificates and Licensure
MRTBE Mammography-Required
Meets ACR certification criteria - Required
BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required
NAHPG Clinic-Based Staff (Does not apply to Imaging Clinic):
Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire
Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience
Minimum 1 year experience as imaging technologist - Required (3 years experience - Preferred)
Breast biopsy experience - Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
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