Technologist

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Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

* Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center are seeking a PT Day Outpatient Registered Mammographer Technologist.
* The days and hours for the position are Friday 6:30am - 7:00pm and Saturday 7:30am - 4:00pm.
* This position will receive a competitive Sign-On Bonus.
* Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
* Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
* Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams according to department procedures.
* Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
* Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
* Able to independently perform job functions.
* Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for procedures.
* Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the best study possible while maintaining image quality.
* Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment under infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
* Safely and competently operates all radiographic equipment; ensures equipment is not abused and remains in good working condition.

Patient Care

* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Ensures all studies have correct patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
* Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
* Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to procedure.
* Ensures patient privacy and comfort.
* Demonstrates competence in applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate.
* Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care when applicable.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames.
* Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.

Education and Communication

* Patiently and clearly explains exam purpose and nature using AIDET to minimize anxiety and promote cooperation.
* Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed before the procedure; notifies physician when unresolved.
* Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
* Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
* Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
* Reads email daily and follows through with assignments.
* Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

* Produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95%.
* Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled and notated correctly before sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed.
* Digitizes comparative studies when necessary and completes preliminary sheets when applicable.
* Maintains documentation required to meet ACR Accreditation standards.
* Demonstrates knowledge in completing and documenting ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test.

Operations

* Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
* Applies shielding.
* Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data.
* Willingly provides knowledge and assistance to others as needed and as time allows.
* Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
* Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports problems or potential concerns.
* Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers.
* Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.
* Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
* Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program.
* Any other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

* Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required
* Currently ARRT registered - Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

* ARRT Mammography
* ARRT Radiography
* Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Required Minimum Experience

* Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech - Required
* Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography - Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

* Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
* Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
* Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation.
* Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating as a team member.
* Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
* Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
* Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
* Must be detail-oriented with the capacity to multitask effectively throughout the shift.
* Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
* Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
* Must comply with all hospital policies, protocols and professional standards.
* Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
* Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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