Mammography Tech I

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to produce high-quality screening and diagnostic mammography films and DEXA exams. You will educate patients about procedures and accurately document procedures performed and codes.

Requirements include a JRCERT-approved program graduation, ARRT (R) certification and CRT license for Radiography and Mammography, and BLS. Preference given to those with mammography screening experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Radiology (R) certification and CRT license for Radiography and Mammography.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Preferred: Mammography screening experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies; reports violations.
• Interacts with patients to provide a Five Star experience, explaining procedures and equipment.
• Escorts patient from sub-wait area to procedure room.
• Explains procedure to patient prior to beginning exam.
• Obtains medical history required before procedure.
• Explains film review and obtains patient film release signature as appropriate.
• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography exams.
• Completes billing and documentation in EHR and PACS.
• Performs bone density screening as assigned.
• Maintains cleanliness of radiology equipment and rooms.
• Maintains MQSA and state regulatory knowledge.
• Follows department timekeeping procedures.
• Works at main campus and satellite facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mammography

DEXA scanning

Patient communication

Time management

Calm under pressure

Education

JRCERT-approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Sign On Bonus Eligible Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $39.04 - $59.31 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Breast Center (ELCCC)

Job Objective: Produces quality screening and diagnostic mammography films and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) exams; educates patients regarding patient exams and accurately documents procedures completed and procedure codes.

Education: Required: Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved School of Radiologic Technology

Licensure/Certification: Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Radiology (R); California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license Radiography and Mammography; American Heart Association BLS Experience: Preferred: Mammography screening experience

Reports To: Breast Center Director Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients (as assigned): Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens: Moderate Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations, Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner, Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Proficient in the use of mammography and DEXA equipment

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
2. Interacts compassionately and effectively with patients providing a Five Star experience by reducing anxieties; provides explanations of procedures and equipment, and answers questions
3. Escorts patient from sub-wait area to procedure room.
4. Explains procedure to patient prior to beginning exam.
5. Obtains appropriate medical history required (patient and family) before procedure is started.
6. Explains comparative film review and obtains patient film release signature, as appropriate.
7. Performs appropriate screening and diagnostic mammography exams.
8. Completes all required billing and documentation accurately and timely in EHR and PACS.
9. Performs bone density screening as assigned.
10. Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and rooms.
11. Maintains job knowledge per the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and state regulatory requirements.
12. Follows department timekeeping procedures.
13. Works at main campus and satellite facilities.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we've been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.