Sr. / Prin. Mammography Tech, Per Diem (Sign on bonus eligible)

Responsibilities

• Fulfills ACR quality image production following departmental protocols.
• Ensures proper preparation of room, equipment, and contrast media.
• Properly troubleshoots equipment failures and documents issues.
• Prepares patients for imaging and reviews exam requisitions.
• Carries out daily quality assurance procedures.
• Participates in the timeout procedure and maintains constant communication with patients.
• Trains and interacts with students and new hires as necessary.
• Works safely and collaboratively with ancillary and procedural staff.
• Completes clinical data accurately and appropriately in the RIS and PACS systems.
• Ensures compliance with hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Attends staff development activities and professional meetings.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures patient information and billing codes are correct.
• Identifies opportunities for cost containment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Mammography experience (Prin level), or 3 years of Mammography experience (Sr. level).
• Graduate of a JCERT radiology technology training program.
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and cover weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to assist at any UCSF Medical Center location.
• CRT (M) Mammography Certification, CRT (R) Radiologic Technologist Certification, BLS Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification.
• Proof of mammography-specific training of at least 40 documented hours, if certified after April 27, 1999.
• Proof of performing at least 200 mammography exams in the last 24 months (rolling 24-month calendar).
• Certificates of at least 15 CEU's in Mammography in the last 36-month period (rolling 36 month calendar).
• Proof of MQSA approved 8 hours each of Digital and 3D Tomosynthesis training.
• Proof of initial 25 supervised mammograms.
• Prioritize and complete tasks independently.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, under any workload and patient volume.
• Knowledge of Radiology Information System, Electronic Health Record, and related systems.
• Leadership skills and ability to mentor students and new hires.