Lead Mammography Technologist – Full Time ($10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus)

Overview

Stanford Health Care's state of the art imaging department is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and offering the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology. Our team of medical professionals conduct more than a quarter of a million studies each year, maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence provided in a compassionate, caring environment. We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S with top 15 world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities.

Compensation rates are extremely competitive. We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program. We help you commute to work for free on public transit.

***$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus***

What You Will Do

• Oversees work flow, work assignments, operational effectiveness, human resources and the resolution of technical and non-technical problems for an assigned shift.
• Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents and faculty.
• Performs various simple to complex radiographic procedures.
• Performs a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body.
• Troubleshoots reboots, calls help line, calls service and/or involves other individuals as appropriate for equipment maintenance.
• Reports problems concerning staffing requirements, work methods, staff morale, etc., and recommends solutions as appropriate to supervisor.
• Covers for the supervisor during the absence.
• Coordinates with personnel of other departments with regard to patient and/or staff related problems.
• Ensures that equipment and accessories are maintained and functioning.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and service calls placed.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of supply requirements; makes recommendations concerning the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of equipment.
• Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic system.
• Keeps abreast and demonstrates awareness of legal requirements, risk management issues and accreditation standards by reporting unusual occurrences involving customers, environment and/or self within correct timeframes and involves the appropriate individuals and/or completes necessary forms (incident/employee accident report, etc.).
• Completes QC tests on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Understands billing process; assures correct informational codes are included for procedures and exams performed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree
• 5 years of mammography technical skills and 1 year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Imaging processes, methods and equipment
• Knowledge of safe operation and care of radiographic equipment
• Knowledge of structural and organic anatomy
• Knowledge of the methods of positioning patients for radiographic exposures
• Knowledge of principles of image acquiring, and processing
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic imaging procedures
• Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality
• Ability to troubleshoot, document and communicate equipment problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and visitors
• Ability to deal tactfully and sympathetically with patients
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Licenses and Certifications

• CRT
• BLS - Basic Life Support