Mammography Technologist

Job description:

ProScan Women's Imaging is looking for a Full-Time Mammography Tech.

General Description: Under direction of the Lead Technologist this employee performs a variety of medical duties of a routine and recurring nature, to include but not limited to patient relations, patient care (including patient safety evaluation) and imaging specific duties. Imaging specific duties include quality control/assurance testing and scanning. Individuals assigned to this position will normally perform the duties independently and according to established company procedures and practices. Job requirements include compliance with Ohio Department of Health credentialing regulations and educational or work experience in standard Mammography practices.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Professional Development

· Remains in good standing with the ARRT or other professional organizations by actively tracking and obtaining required continuing education credits and adhering to ethical standards

· Provides copies of current ARRT and state licensure cards (if applicable) to the Site Manager and Human Resources Manager within thirty days after a new card is issued or sooner upon request

· Maintains certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association and provides copies of current card to the Site Manager and Human Resources within thirty days after a new card is issues or sooner upon request

Safety Responsibilities

· Be familiar with and adhere to all company policies and procedures pertaining to radiation safety and OSHA

· Executes timely completion of incident reporting when accidents or adverse events occur

Patient Care

· Be familiar with and provide services within the parameters established for mammography facilities by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)

· Be familiar with and adhere to all company policies pertaining to HIPAA and deliver services in a manner that ensures patient privacy

· Be familiar with and adhere to all imaging center policies and procedures governing patient care and general practices in the center

· Educates the patient about the procedure being performed

· Cares for the special needs of the patient within the accepted scope of practice for a mammography technologist

· Assists the attending physician during special procedures such as breast biopsy or needle localization

· Maintains a sterile and safe environment and consistently demonstrates knowledge of infection control procedures

· Provides services that are appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition

Technical Quality and Productivity

· Produces images of consistently good quality within the parameters and protocols established by ProScan Reading Services and those required by the American College of Radiology’s Mammography Accreditation program

· Properly and accurately identifies pertinent information on the images

Maintains productivity that is commensurate with training, experience and number of hours worked when compared with peers working under similar conditions on similar equipment

Customer Service

· Be familiar with and adheres to all standards set by ProScan Imaging for customer service

· Actively considers the comfort and safety of every patient or visitor to ProScan Imaging

· Promptly reports customer complaints to the Site Manager

· Offers every patient the opportunity to complete a satisfaction survey and return that survey to ProScan Imaging corporate staff in a confidential manner

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education:

· Associate’s Degree in Applied Science - Radiologic Technologist Program Completion

· ARRT licensure as an x-ray technologist or other required state licensure (if applicable)

Experience:

· ARRT registry in mammography or equivalent work experience in mammography (mammography registry required within six months of employment)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

License/Certification:

 

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ARRT Certification (Required)

 

Work Location: In person

Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: No