Diagnostic Imaging Mammography Lead

Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital is seeking a radiologic technologist specializing in mammography to perform screening and diagnostic imaging, ensure patient safety, and maintain records in MEDITECH.

The role includes teaching radiology students, adhering to ARRT CEU requirements, and collaborating with radiologists and staff. Responsibilities include CT contrast administration when applicable, image transfer for readings, strict confidentiality, and active participation in department meetings

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Shall be competent in Mammography and procedures, both screening and diagnostic.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and physician order prior to start of examination.
• Administers oral and IV contrast media for CT when required.
• Performs Mammograms accurately according to established procedure or Radiologist's instructions.
• Completes machine warm-up/shut down procedure.
• Assists with other department tasks when not performing mammograms.
• Maintains accurate records (Mammo QA, log book, daily work sheet, MEDITECH).
• Brings previous exams forward for comparison by Radiologist and passes images to reading room.
• Obtains pertinent physical history on all patients/exams.
• Practices radiation safety by following policies.
• Maintains a clean work area and stock of supplies.
• Demonstrates guest relation skills with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, along with all modalities trained.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager and calls repairmen.
• Files and maintains records for Mammography Accreditation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists in teaching radiology students assigned to SBAMH as a clinical site.
• Attends at least 75% of department meetings.
• Attends mandatory meetings as established by the hospital.
• Maintains CEU level as established by ARRT for annual certification.

Skills

Mammography

Job description

II. JOB DESCRIPTION: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Verifies patients identity and physician order prior to start of examination.
• Administers oral and IV contrast media as required for the requested examination if working in CT.
• Performs Mammograms accurately according to established procedure or Radiologist's special instructions.
• Completes machine warm-up/shut down procedure.
• Assists with other department task when not performing mammograms.
• Maintains accurate and complete records, (i.e. Mammo QA, log book, daily work sheet as well as all information on designated screens in the hospital MEDITECH computer system).
• Brings previous exams forward for comparison by Radiologist and passes images to reading room for interpretation.
• Obtains pertinent physical history on all patients/exams.
• Practices radiation safety by following, federal, state and hospital policies.
• Maintains a clear and orderly work area and keeps a needed stock of supplies available.
• Demonstrates good guest relation skills while dealing with patients, their families, physicians and other hospital and department staff.
• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, along with all modalities in which the Tech is trained.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager and call repairmen when needed.
• Files and maintains records for Mammography Accreditation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality while following established hospital policy regarding confidentiality issues.
• Assists in the teaching of all radiology students who are assigned to SBAMH as a clinical training site.
• Attends at least 75% of department meetings.
• Attends all mandatory meetings as established by the hospital.
• Maintains required CEU level as established by the ARRT for annual certification status.

II. JOB DESCRIPTION: QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Shall be competent in Mammography and procedures, both screening and diagnostic.

II. JOB DESCRIPTION: PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May require constant standing.
• Requires frequent walking.
• Requires frequent lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Requires occasionally heavy lifting of 55 lbs., above 55 lbs. with assistance.
• Requires carrying of 25 lbs. frequently, and occasionally carrying 50 lbs.
• Requires occasionally pushing and pulling 100 lbs.
• Requires occasional twisting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and overhead work.
• Requires occasional use of step stool and stairs.
• Requires frequent grasping.
• Ability to use typewriter, telephone, copier, and fax machine is required.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials is required.
• Eye sight and hearing shall be required to be corrected to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours.
• Eye-hand coordination and finger and manual dexterity are required.
• Required to work with sharps, magnetic fields, radiation, and body fluids.