Mammography-Breast Ultrasound Technologist - full time, days

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mammography-Breast Ultrasound Technologist to join their team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing essential diagnostic services while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You will operate advanced imaging equipment, perform diagnostic examinations, and communicate results effectively. This role not only emphasizes technical skills but also values exceptional patient interaction and care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Prepaid Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA accredited program for Radiology Technologists is required.
• Certified in Radiological Technology and Mammography by ARRT is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all mammographic and breast ultrasound procedures accurately.
• Evaluate and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
• Maintain high standards of medical ethics and patient care.

Skills

Patient Care Skills

Professional Communication

Customer Service Skills

Eye-Hand Coordination

Education

AMA Accredited Program for Radiology Technologists

ARRT Certification in Radiological Technology

ARRT Certification in Mammography

ARRT Certification in Breast Ultrasound

Job description

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Mammography-Breast Ultrasound Technologist - full time, days

Job ID: 265720
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Work Type: PT 20+ HOURS
Location: Lancaster, PA, United States

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location: Center for Breast Health in Lancaster, Pa

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 with a 2 year commitment. Prorated based on hours worked per week. External and internal eligible candidates only.

Schedule: Full time (32 hours per week), Monday through Friday between the hours of 7am-7pm, 1 Saturday per month, no holidays, no on-call.

Position Summary: The Mammography Breast Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of mammographic and sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations. The Technologist is also responsible for daily operations of the patient schedule, equipment maintenance, equipment failure reporting and quality assessment. Must maintain a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. This position requires the Technologist to be registered by ARRT to perform breast sonographic procedures. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: Child 2 to 12 years, adolescent 13 to 17 years, adult 18 to 64 years, and geriatric over 64 years.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all mammographic and breast ultrasound procedures through proper technique selection according to department policy and procedure. This includes providing services on weekends, holidays, and other times as determined by management. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians; consults with Radiologists as necessary.
• Greets patients and actively identifies patient to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explains procedure to patient and family.
• Completes required documentation of patient history.
• Completes examination and billing as required.
• Documents technical observations for each procedure and obtains assistance as needed.
• Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
• Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
• Follow established departmental procedures.
• Use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic information in each examination performed.
• Integrate exams, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt examinations as necessary.
• Recognize and adapt to the needs of patients with varying cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• Displays a positive attitude when interacting with all customers.

Secondary Functions:

• Participates in the clinical education of students and staff as required.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections for each exam room, as assigned, and reports any problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains necessary inventory supplies for each exam room, as assigned, and reports any supply replenishment needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Works efficiently and copes with emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public and health care team.

Responsibilities:

• Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Graduate of an AMA accredited program for Radiology Technologists is required.
• Certified in Radiological Technology, by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), is required. Certification in mammography, by the ARRT, is required.
• Certification in breast ultrasound, by the ARRT, is required within one year.
• Exceptional professional communication with patients.
• Exceptional patient care skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong eye-hand coordination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competency in all areas of specialty offered at LG.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish.

Credentials:

• ARRT Certified Mammography (Required)
• Radiological Technology School - American Medical Association (AMA)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Radiologic Technologist (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.