QC Mammography Technologist

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Work Shift

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

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Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.

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Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

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Responsible for performing various technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

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Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

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Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.

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Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.

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Must be primary QC tech at facility, performing at least the required QC at the facility.

Maintains Quality Control Program

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Perform daily quality control functions for Selenia and Dimensions units per FDA & ACR regulations.

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Document daily quality control results and notify supervisor of any abnormal findings or concerns.

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Perform monitor and phantom testing for satellite facilities read at the Kennestone location.

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Report all repairs to Medical Imaging Biomed.

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Maintain Quality Assurance Program

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Maintain all credentials for technologists, radiologists and physicist according to FDA and ACR guidelines.

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Prepare for annual ACR & FDA inspection.

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Prepare for ACR inspections.

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Gather peer review information for radiologists and system.

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Utilize current tracking system for data collecting statistics.

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Perform mock surveys.

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Communicate all safety concerns and participate in performance Improvement opportunities.

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Assure all physician and patient letters are mailed out within 30 days.

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Work closely with the Interventional nurse and tech extender for patient tracking.

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Assist Radiologist with statistics.

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Assist other satellite facilities that need QC/QA guidance.

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Understands pre and post procedural care.

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Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed

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Provides privacy for patients, family members and customers.

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Direct patients with financial concerns to the appropriate department.

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology

ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography

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ARRT-M - ARRT Mammography

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Minimum 1 year of experience as a Mammography Tech Required

Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

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Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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Competent to perform all quality control / quality assurance tests based on ACR recommendations and OEM recommendations.

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Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.

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Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

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Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

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Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

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Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.

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Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, Department and applicable professional standards.

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Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

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Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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