Mammo Tech

Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform mammograms under the direction of Radiologist, Lead Tech, Chief Tech, or Technical Director. You will contribute to efficient SDMI operations and ensure high-quality imaging.

The role requires ARRT registration with mammography certification, Nevada/MQSA training as required, and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Be ARRT registered and certified in mammography with at least one year experience.
• ARRT with advanced mammography training as required by Nevada and MQSA.
• Submit copies of licenses/certificates for the Technical Director file and maintain records for review.
• Complete occurrence reports within 24 hours of events or risks.
• Maintain qualification records for MQSA inspections and inspections readiness.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and time management in task completion.
• Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality.
• Follow SDMI safety and evacuation guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in cross-training for department growth and SDMI function.
• Ensure all functions are completed before leaving SDMI at shift end.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammograms under the direction of the Radiologist, Lead Tech, Chief Tech or Technical Director.
• May perform other duties as required for SDMI operations.
• Submit licenses/certificates to the Technical Director and keep in the personnel file.
• Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

ARRT registered

Mammography certification

1+ year experience

Nevada/MQSA training

Recordkeeping

Patient privacy

Job description

The Mammography Technologist performs mammograms under the direction of the Radiologist, Lead Tech, Chief Tech or Technical Director. May perform other job related duties for the efficient operation of SDMI.

MINIMUM SKILLS, ABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Be A.R.R.T. registered and certified in mammography with at least one year experience.
• A.R.R.T. with advanced mammography specific training as required by the State of Nevada and M.S.Q.A.
• The mammography technologist will submit a copy of any and all current licenses and/or certificates to the Technical Director. These certificates will be maintained in the employee personnel file.
• Any employee who discovers, is directly involved in or is responding to an event/occurrence/risk is required to complete or direct the completion of an occurrence report within 24 hours of event/occurrence/risk.
• My job performance, including current competencies will be reviewed by my supervisor on a periodic basis. If my job performance/ current competencies are not (or continue to not be) at required level, this could result in additional training and/or disciplinary action.
• Personnel shall maintain records to document the qualifications of all mammography technologists and have them available for review by M.Q.S.A. inspectors. These records are to be available for 2 years after dismissal of employment.
• Skill in organizing time to accommodate changes in workload and assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Skill to pay attention to details and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Awareness of responsibility to protect patient information.
• Responds positively to changes in assignments and priorities.
• Works as an effective team member with co-workers and other personnel.
• Able to identify hazardous material in immediate work area.
• Must know fire and evacuation plan and electrical safety.
• Comply with Universal Protection standards.
• Willingly participates in cross-training activities within the department for own professional growth in order to contribute to the overall function of SDMI.
• Assume responsibility for updating knowledge of current SDMI department policies and procedures, protocol and practices.
• Demonstrate punctuality by reporting to work on time/satisfactory attendance record that complies with SDMI attendance policy.
• Take full responsibility for all functions within job description and assures that all functions are completed before leaving SDMI at the end of the shift.
• Communicates effectively when follow up is needed.
• Knows and follows all SDMI safety and evacuation guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION REFLECT THE MAJOR DUTIES CONSIDERED NECESSARY TO DESCRIBE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION

N

(Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)