Staff Mammographer, 2.5 hours/week
Job Description
Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by independently performing mammographic examinations in accordance to department protocols and ACR imaging standards and safety standards, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment.
Qualifications
Education: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology and/or appropriate training to obtain license
Experience: At least 1 year as a radiologic technologist including training in mammography
Other Skills/Knowledge: Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certified and registered radiographer and mammographer; Massachusetts DPH Radiation Control Program Radiography and Mammography License
LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support
Population Specific Requirements
Adolescents
Adults
Geriatrics
Job Functions
Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.
Completes patient history questionnaire with the patient and enters data into Meditech.
Conducts mammography exams, assisting patient in disrobing, being sensitive to the patient privacy and modesty during this highly personal patient contact.
Adjusts equipment and patient to optimize exam results while trying to make the patient as comfortable as possible.
Enters/edits examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charge entries.
Electronically scans, sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS.
Maintains/makes entries into department records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
Responds to supply and equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. Appropriately follows the chain of command.
Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.
Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.
Covers shifts as needed to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet our patients’ and physicians’ needs.
Prepares patient and room for mammography guided breast needle localization examinations, assisting the radiologist in performing the procedure by taking the radiologic images of the targeted area.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
Disinfects equipment in between each patient.
Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
Participates in the maintenance of department accreditation.
Physical And Mental Requirements/Conditions
The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors.
Requires working in an area in which there is exposure to radiation.
May be required to wear lead apron for prolonged periods of time.
PAY RANGE
$46.00 - $75.19