Mammography Technologist - Rhonda Brake Shreiner Womens Center - DayEvenings
Mammography Technologist - Rhonda Brake Shreiner Womens Center - DayEvenings
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Job Description
Under the direction of a Radiologist assists with assessing planning implementing and performing mammography localization & biopsy procedures. Maintains the operational aspects of the Mammography Department in collaboration with the Stereotactic Supervisor and Diagnostic Supervisor. Further contributes to other health care providers through the support of Chambersburg Hospitals Mission Vision and Values.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
1.Completes other responsibilities although not explicitly identified above which are required by the Mammography Technologist. Duties may include operation of stereotactic localization devices and other duties as assigned. Routinely demonstrates competency and adherence to all organizational safety directives and P&Ps including but not limited to: Fire Right to Know (MSDS) Emergency Preparedness Infection Control Life Safety (Utilities) and department specific safety procedures as evidenced in daily performance of job functions and successful response to drills and incidents
2.Independently identifies assigned objectives for the shift; demonstrates ability to complete tasks or assignments accurately and promptly; voluntarily responds to the needs of other caregivers when individual assignment is completed.
3.Given a list of QC tests demonstrates performance criteria and corrective action for each test.
4.States four intervention strategies based on age/populationspecific criteria exams; sensorimotor cognitive and psychosocial development.
5.Daily inspects Emergency Response Kits for red seal integrity and assures supplies are maintained with the kit; notifies Supervisor when red seal is broken.
6.Accurately enters updates and edits ITS clinical/demographic/technical information; utilizes EMR inquiry functions correctly.
7.Able to demonstrate competency of proper techniques for localizations and imageguided biopsy procedures when applicable.
8.Able to demonstrate proper techniques for for sterile fields and infection control.
9.Able to operate the biopsy unit and the specimen imaging unit.
10.Wears ID badge at chest level at all times; wears radiation badge outside lead apron.
11.Employee attends 80 of departmental and staff meetings.
12.Operates the mammography and general radiology equipment to produce radiographs for diagnostic or screening purposes.
13.Provides diagnostic services which may include diagnostic mammography screening mammography localizations and biopsy guidance procedures.
14.Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
15.Operates both portable and stationary general radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment to produce radiographs for patients and physicians.
16.Maintains mandated MQSAcontinuing education credits for the past 36 months.
17.Maintains CPR certification.
18.Maintains active status certification with the ARRT where applicable.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Standards
Education: A Graduate of an AMAapproved school of Radiological Technology and Certified in Mammography.
Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Must be certified in Mammography.
Certifications/Licensure: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T. active status). Certification in Mammography. Current CPR/AED Certification required.
Employment Type
Part-Time
