Medical Imaging Specialist I/II - Mammography - VCMC and Santa Paula Hospital

About the role

The Medical Imaging Specialist I and II roles involve preparing and positioning patients for a variety of medical imaging procedures, including routine diagnostic x-rays and highly-specialized diagnostic tests. Responsibilities include operating various imaging equipment, billing processes, transporting patients, and assisting in training lower-level department incumbents.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for examination according to approved modality protocols
• Operates various portable and stationary imaging equipment throughout the hospital to obtain images for diagnostic interpretation by Radiologists
• Completes the billing process for each patient encounter utilizing all Radiology department electronic systems and the hospital electronic medical record system
• Transports patients to and from the imaging departments when necessary
• Affixes and assists with training and instruction of lower-level department incumbents in same modalities
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

• Graduation from a single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related
• OR Graduation from a program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Professionals (CAAHEP) that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology
• OR Bachelor’s degree in sonography or vascular technology
• OR Bachelor’s degree in any major and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience
• Necessary special requirements: CPR certification
• Desired completion of Mammography specific program with current ARRT certification

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of: Anatomy, physiology, physics and medical terminology as it relates to each imaging modality
• Exam specific requirements when imaging neonates, pediatric and adult patients
• Adherence to HIPAA regulations
• Documentation required for exam billing processes
• General imaging patient care practices/operations utilized in a hospital setting
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in the 'Duties' section