Tech - Mammography - Full Time

Mammography Technician

Come and join the RMC Family! We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Quality healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

Performs patient care functions related to mammography procedures.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience: Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Mammography Certificate/License required. ARRT and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Essential Functions:

• Assist patients in preparation for mammography procedures.
• Perform mammography exams using correct positioning, shielding, equipment and technical factors.
• Utilize PACS systems to attain and store radiology images.
• Critique images and complete documentation in PACS network and electronic radiology order to ensure the study is promptly and correctly available for the Radiologist to interpret.
• Operate mammography equipment to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Escort patients into area and ensure that patients are properly clothed and draped; explain and direct breathing instructions and positioning during the procedure.
• Complete each mammogram and evaluate clinical images as stated by the American College of Radiology.
• Ensure that patient history is correct and supplied to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Assist with Medical Audit and patient abnormality followed-up based on MQSA protocol.
• Assist with Quality Control program in completing required QC/QA testing based upon MQSA protocol.
• Ensure that equipment is working properly; notifying Service Area Leader or designee of any potential malfunctions.
• Practice hand washing techniques, infection control, and isolation procedures.
• Maintain current Continuing Education Credit requirements of MQSA & FDA. Log monthly (CEU) credits for tracking of licensure compliance.
• Order & maintain mammography supplies.
• Adhere to the prescribed standards of Radiation Safety and Title 17.
• Participate in the development, implementation and follow-through of departmental quality improvement activities.

This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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