Lead Mammography Technologist, Full Time, Day Shift

About the role

This position is represented by RCHEA. Works directly under the Director of Imaging and the Medical Director of Radiology. Performs diagnostic imaging on patients using established medical imaging procedures. Reviews and evaluates quality controls and quality assurance to ensure imaging and instrumentation results are reported accurately and reflect the proper patient status.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging on patients using established medical imaging procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates quality controls and quality assurance to ensure imaging and instrumentation results are reported accurately and reflect the proper patient status.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to organize and maintain good follow-up.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Operates imaging equipment to produce radiographs of designated areas of the body.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis.
• Participates in hospital-wide quality assurance program.
• May be responsible for specific instruction in the training of ancillary personnel.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Requirements

• BLS Certification following American Heart Association guidelines required (no other cards accepted).
• CRT, AART, Mammography Certification required.
• Registered with the State of California.
• State of California Fluoroscopy Permit: preferred.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will occasionally pull, lift, transfer, or push a patient side to side, to a sitting position, to a standing position, or laterally.
• Pull lift of 50 pounds from the floor.
• Confidentiality: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital.
• Physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to organize and maintain good follow-up.
• Good communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.
• Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care service appropriate to the age of the patients/individuals served.
• Demonstrates and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients/individuals status and interpret relative to his age-specific needs, and to provide the care/service needed.
• Assists Radiologist with imaging procedures.
• Coordinates area purchasing activities and stock levels.
• Coordinates Breast Cancer month activities.
• Coordinates preparation for regulatory compliance activities in the mammography department.
• Develops knowledge of PACS and mammography reporting system.
• Evaluates accuracy and technical quality of images procedures, demonstrates and explains difficult or new techniques and procedures to the technical staff.
• Delegates responsibilities to designated staff members.
• Helps coordinate work assignments and coordinates requests for imaging services and hospital routine.
• Maintains adequate records.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains mammography services in accordance with standards established by the hospital and with state, local and federal standards which may apply.
• Maintains patient flow and coordination of other imaging procedures.
• Maintains quality control for designated area.
• Operates imaging equipment to produce radiographs of designated areas of the body.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis.
• Participates in hospital-wide quality assurance program.
• Participates in On-Call assignments and work schedule changes when necessary or per the needs of the department.
• Plans and evaluates staffing for the area and is aware of budget parameters.
• Practices sterile technique, knows and uses universal precautions.
• Provides radiation protection for self and patient.
• Recommends equipment modifications, new equipment and essential construction within the area.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis.
• Transports and positions patients.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Benefits

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $45.75 to $68.57.

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day Shift