Mammography Tech II

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Medical Center is seeking a Mammography Technologist to produce high-quality screening and diagnostic mammography exams. You will perform breast ultrasounds as needed, assist radiologists, and document procedures accurately in EHR and PACS.

Required ARRT Mammography, CRT Mammography license, and BLS. Minimum of 1 year in Mammography with strength in patient communication and fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Radiology (R) and Mammography (M) or ARDMS Breast (BR) credentials; CRT Mammography license; AHA BLS.
• 1 year of Mammography experience; preferred: diagnostic mammography.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and department policies.
• Provide a Five Star patient experience by explaining procedures and reducing anxieties.
• Escort patients to procedure room and obtain consent when required.
• Explain procedures prior to beginning exam and obtain relevant breast/family history.
• Perform screening or diagnostic mammography, ultrasound as applicable, and assist with biopsies.
• Document all procedures accurately in EHR/PACS and maintain equipment/calibration.

Skills

Mammography equipment

Ultrasound

DEXA

Adaptability

Communication

Patient care

Education

JRCERT approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Job Details

Sign On Bonus Eligible Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $45.20 - $68.65 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Breast Center (ELCCC)

Job Objective

Produces quality screening and diagnostic mammography exams. Performs breast ultrasounds, if applicable, assists radiologist with procedural exams, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) exams; educates patients regarding procedures 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) and Mammography (M) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Breast (BR); California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Mammography license; American Heart Association BLS

Experience

Required: One (1) year of experience as a Mammography Technologist performing screening mammography. Preferred: Diagnostic mammography experience

Reports To: Director-Breast Center

Supervises: N/A

Ages of Patients: 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, Knowledgeable in special procedures and diagnostic procedures, Proficient in use of mammography, ultrasound 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 breast and family history before procedure is completed.
• 6. Explains comparative film review and obtains patient film release signature, as appropriate.
• 7. Performs appropriate screening procedure or diagnostic procedure.
• 8. Performs breast ultrasounds, if applicable.
• 9. Assists with stereotactic core biopsies, ultrasound core biopsies and needle localizations.
• 10. May be required to assist/perform Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• 11. Completes all documentation accurately and timely in EHR and PACS systems.
• 12. Performs bone density screening as requested.
• 13. Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and rooms.
• 14. Maintains current and adequate CEUs per Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and state regulatory requirements and remains proficient in using diagnostic equipment.
• 15. Cross trains to learn all modalities including ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, localization procedures, etc.
• 16. Follows department timekeeping procedures; obtains prior authorization for any overtime.
• 17. Works at main campus and satellite facilities.
• 18. 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.