Medical Assistant II - Arcadia Multispecialty Clinic B2 - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

As part of the Imaging Services Team, the Mammography Technologist supports the radiologist in performing high-quality breast imaging and performs related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and directs activities related to patients and breast imaging procedures for designated areas.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment necessary to perform studies.
• Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills and uses film markers properly.
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient age and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
• Performs and/or assists with mammography procedures according to approved department procedure manual.
• Reviews patient's breast imaging questionnaire, doctor's order, and requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions, reviews with radiologist and patient if necessary to ensure safety and appropriateness.
• Recognizes emergency situations, indicates code, and properly administers aid as needed.
• Performs visual inspections, selects appropriate equipment, and applies immobilization devices as required.
• P Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination to patient and instruments.
• Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files.
• Performs billing functions timely and accurately.
• Responsible for the Quality Control of all films for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
• Prepares films and film jackets timely for interpretation by radiologist.
• Uploads CD's and digitizes breast imaging studies as needed.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduate of an AMA approved 2-year Radiologic Technology Program.
• 1 year experience as a mammography technologist.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

Qualifications

• Certified Mammographic Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH).
• Mammography (ARRT).
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).

Skills

• Knowledge of radiographic equipment.
• Correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Technical factor adjustment.
• Emergency situation recognition and response.
• Visual inspection and equipment selection.
• Sterile technique practice.
• Billing function accuracy.
• Film preparation and quality control.
• CD and digital imaging study upload.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $45.00 - $76.50.

Schedule

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