Mammography Tech

Job Title: Mammography Tech Shift: Monday-Saturday working 5, 8 hour shifts. Start time would run from 7:30-9:30 Length of assignment: 13 weeks Pay Rate: $85/hr Facility: Salinas Valley Memorial, CA Location: 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901 Certifications: ARRT, BLS - AHA, CRT, Mammography Technologist Education: Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA - Required Experience: One (1) year of experience as a licensed mammography technologist, preferred. Skills: Current CRT (R) (M) and ARRT (R) registration - Required; BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards - Required Responsibilities: Performs mammograms and bone density on a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures and in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, and MQSA. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA and departmental policies, and when training and approved demonstration of correct competencies are complete. Obtains or reviews patient’s medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies, and notifies appropriate staff of inconsistencies. Explains procedures to patients and completes comprehensive documentation. Consistently selects appropriate technical factors from technique charts and operates equipment in accordance with prescribed Radiation Safety Practices. Prepares completed mammograms and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam to close status) including appropriately identified images and all associated forms. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography and bone density to include, but not limited to Hologic Selenia and AGFA Printer. Reports changes in patient’s condition to Lead Technologist and/or Radiologist for follow-up. Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction. Assists with scheduling of patient exams. Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services. Works closely with Lead Mammography Technologist to meet MQSA standards. Performs other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr DIVERSE LYNX LLC