Mammography Technologist, Breast Imaging, Full Time, First Shift

About the role

UC Health is hiring a Full Time Mammography Technologist for the radiology department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We are offering up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs mammographic and DEXA procedures in accordance with established protocols, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing for appropriateness and completeness of patient histories and requested services.
• Explains procedures to patients.
• Prepares images, prior studies and paperwork including patient history and location of previous films.
• SUBMITS COMPLETED STUDIES TO THE RADIOLOGISTS FOR INTERPRETATION.
• FAXES RELEASE FORM TO APPROPRIATE FACILITY FOR RELEASE OF PREVIOUS MAMMOGRAMS.
• FOLLOWS UP FILMS ARE RECEIVED IN TIMELY MANNER.
• DIGITIZES IMAGES, ENSURES IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR RADIOLOGIST IN DX SECURE VIEW.
• MaintAINS APPROPRIATE RECORDS AND SUPPLIES.
• ASSISTS WITH MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIFFERENT ACCREDITATIONS.
• PARTICIPATES IN CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FIELD OF MAMMOGRAPHY.
• OBTAINS AND MAINTAINS REQUIRED LICENSES.
• DEMONSTRATES AND MAINTAINS SKILL IN PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS OF SPECIFIC AGE GROUPS, SUCH AS ADULT AND GERIATRIC, THROUGH IN-SERVICE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.
• PERFORMS EVALUATIVE EQUIPMENT TESTS AND PARTICIPATES IN QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM.
• QUALIFIES PATIENTS FOR FUNDING PROGRAMS.
• Maintains record of results.
• TRACKS GRANT FUNDS.
• TRACKS PATIENT RESULTS AND NOTIFIES APPROPRIATE PARTIES TO ENSURE PROPER FOLLOW UP IS OBTAINED.
• DOES ALL FOLLOW UP OF ABNORMAL MAMMOGRAMS INCLUDING CALLING PATIENTS TO SCHEDULE RETURN APPOINTMENTS.

Qualifications

• Completion of JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology or an Associate of Science Degree in Radiology Technology.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• Must obtain Advanced certification in mammography within 12 months of start date.
• Current licensure by the State of Ohio.
• Minimum Required: 0-1 years.
• Prefer experience in mammography but will train.