Mammography Tech I - Per Diem - Carol Milgard Breast Center

divh2Mammography Technologist/h2pThe team at the Carol Milgard Breast Center is looking for a breast imaging specialist to join our Mammo Technologist team. This Mammography Technologist performs mammographic functions in accordance with ARRT/ACR standards and ethics. The Mammo tech complies with company policies and procedures to include regulatory changes and prescribed safety standards with the needs of the patient and physician in mind. Responsibilities include integrating scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care, and useful diagnostic information./ppPay and Benefits:/ppPay: $38.26 - $65.05 per hour based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities. As a per diem position, this role also is eligible for a +15% in lieu of benefits hourly bonus./ppSchedule and Location: This position is Per Diem and will be required to travel to all TRA locations. Per Diem employees are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts or 16 hours per month./ppOur Mission at CMBC:/ppTo provide sustainable breast health services to all women in our community in a caring environment that fosters confidence, comfort, peace and dignity for each individual. As a non-profit organization, we provide financial assistance to eligible patients so everyone can access essential mammography services, regardless of their financial circumstances./ppTo ensure that all women have better access to potentially life-saving mammography services, we look for support from individuals and community partners to help us fund outreach efforts and screening mammograms. You can make a difference by providing the financial support to help pay for mammograms and other breast imaging services for women in less fortunate circumstances./ppOur Vision:/pulliThe facility of choice for community providers to obtain accurate and timely diagnosis of breast disease for patients/liliThe facility of choice to attract and retain highly dedicated, highly specialized radiologists, technologists and staff/liliA gathering place for multi-disciplinary medical teams to discuss every facet of breast diagnosis and treatment/liliA community resource for education and outreach/liliA model for effective and efficient use of philanthropic resources/li/ulpEssential Job Functions:/polliProvides patient care in accordance with the mission statement of TRA./liliRotate shifts and work place as needed./liliPrepares patients for mammography exams with thorough explanations of the procedures and clear instructions./liliObtains a thorough patient history as it relates to the exam to be completed./liliAccurately implements the orders of the referring physician, producing mammograms with minimum patient exposure and repeatability./liliMaintains high standards regarding the accurate recording of patient information./liliPresents high quality radiographs and pertinent patient history to radiologist for interpretation./liliUtilizes accurate written and oral communications with patients, physicians, co-workers and supervisors./liliPerforms necessary computer functions associated with patient exam (RIS, MRS, Replica, and PACS)./liliKeeps work area and patient exam areas neat and stocked with appropriate supplies/liliParticipates in orientation, staff meetings, and in-service training for personnel/liliMaintains a professional demeanor with confidentiality/liliIs prompt and efficient with minimal absences./liliCooperates and maintains good rapport with co-workers to ensure proper patient care and efficient workflow./liliProvides accurate information to key customers./liliCheck work e-mail daily./liliPerforms other related duties as required and assigned./li/olpQualifications:/ppEducation/Work Experience/pulliARRT (R) Registry required./liliARRT (M) Registered or (M) Registry eligible./liliMust have valid Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification./liliCurrent BLS certification required./li/ulpJob Knowledge/Skills/pulliMaintains a professional demeanor with confidentiality/liliProficient in the use of computers and computer information systems/liliMeet and support the workflow demands of a fast paced, customer focused service environment in clinic setting/liliUtilizes accurate written and oral communications with patients, physicians, co-workers and supervisor/liliMaintains high standards regarding the accurate recording of patient information./liliIs prompt and efficient with minimal absences/liliCooperates and maintains good rapport with co-workers and ensures proper patient care and efficient workflow/liliAbility to demonstrate effective customer service skills./liliAbility to work effectively in teamwork environment and have respectful behavior while working as a team with co-workers/liliCommunicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and customers/liliAbility to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively/liliMust possess excellent verbal communication skills; good organization skills/li/ulpPhysical Requirements/ppWork is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary./ppMental Requirements/ppWork requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required./ppWorking/Environmental Conditions/ppWork environment consists of normal office or administrative working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation./p/div