MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST I FT 40hrswk - Temple HealthChestnut Hill Hospital
MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST I FT 40hrswk - Temple HealthChestnut Hill Hospital
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Job Description
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals specialty centers and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease pushing the boundaries of medical science and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH) Fox Chase Cancer Center TUHJeanes Campus TUHEpiscopal Campus TUHNortheastern Campus Temple Physicians Inc. and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse 10000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy safe and productive environment for its patients visitors students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital an alliance of Temple Health Redeemer Health and PCOM is a 148bed communitybased universityaffiliated teaching hospital committed to excellent patientcentered care. Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatientand outpatient diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than300 boardcertified physicians Chestnut Hill Hospitals specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery cardiology gynecology oncology orthopedics urology pulmonology cancer care family practice and internal medicine. Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with universityhospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs.
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The Mammography technologist administers ionizing radiation when performing screening and/or diagnostic mammograms according to established protocols. The Mammography technologist demonstrates an understanding of breast anatomy physiology pathology and medical terminology as they relate to the procedure. Maintains a high degree of accuracy in breast positioning exposure techniques and subsequent evaluation of imaging parameters to optimize patient imaging and care while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards. The mammography technologist integrates technical skills patient interaction and care to obtain viable diagnostic information as ordered by the physician. The technologist utilizes independent professional judgment and critical thinking to obtain the resultant diagnostic information when possible and seeks direction from a MQSA qualified interpreting physician or lawful institutional policies (or standards of care) to continue or discontinue the exam. The Mammography technologist remains sensitive to the physical cultural and emotional needs of the patient through good communication patient assessment patient monitoring and patient care skills in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner. The Mammography technologist participates in quality improvement processes and continually assesses their professional performance. Comprehends the complexities of appropriate state and federal regulations and have knowledge of the quality control and quality assurance requirements for mammography.Education Requirements
Post High School Diploma Program
Experience
Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
BLS Certification RT (R) or RT (R) (M)
Employment Type
Full-Time
