Mammography Technologist

Coral West Community Hospital; Miami (FL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Coral West Community Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking a Mammography Technologist to operate and maintain mammography equipment for diagnostic imaging. You will perform exams, verify orders, explain procedures to patients, and assist with positioning while upholding patient safety and dignity.

The role requires certification and licensure in radiologic technology, daily QC testing, and potential weekend or shift variations.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited program of radiologic technology.
• Current Florida Radiologic Technologist license.
• BLS certification.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain the mammography equipment to produce diagnostic mammograms.
• Perform mammography exams and verify orders.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Assist patients with positioning for examinations.
• Ensure patient consent and assess potential contrast allergies.
• Maintain a clean, safe mammography and radiology environment.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervision.
• Conduct daily quality control testing.
• May work varying shifts including weekends; overtime may be required.
• Cross-train in other areas when applicable.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Emergency response

Record accuracy

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Accredited radiologic technology program

Florida Radiologic Technologist license

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

To properly operate and maintain the mammography equipment to produce mammograms for diagnostic purposes.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Clean and organize the darkroom.

Performs mammography exams. Verifies the order and resolves any questions.

Explains procedure to patient but does not give results or any other type of indication or information. Answers the patient’s questions and concerns.

Assists patient when necessary, changing, adjusting to equipment, and prepares and positions patient for examination. If applicable, prepares contrast media and verifies the proper contrast is used.

Checks to be sure patient has signed the appropriate consent and if applicable, that is not allergic to contrast.

Maintains a clean and safe environment in the mammography area as well as radiology areas. Cleans the mammography room after each use.

Reports equipment malfunction immediately to supervisor.

Provides high quality patient care by maintaining the safety, comfort and dignity of the patient at all times.

Treats patients, physicians, visitors and families with respect at all times. Uses proper phone etiquette. Practices customer service standards and handles all matters with the utmost care as to confidentiality and patient rights.

Conduct daily quality control utilizing the sensitometer and densitometer. Participates in the hospital’s QAPI, safety and infection control studies as assigned.

May be required to vary shifts and/or weekend rotation as the needs of the department dictate. Occasionally may require overtime.

Reviews all mammography/breast ultrasound jackets.

Responsible for mailing patient letters, including results, 6 month follow up, and certified.

May be crossed trained in other areas where applicable.

Skills and Abilities

Use common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped.

Understand technical information from supervisors charts reference books, manuals, and labels.

Use eyes, hands, and fingers with skill.

Work fast in an emergency observing safety at all times.

Communicate with people when they are sick, handicapped, or nervous.

Change from one duty to another frequently.

Follow instructions exactly.

Record information accurately.

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Environmental Conditions

Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Hazards: Subject to exposure to electrical and radiant energy hazards.

Reasoning, Mathematical and Language Development

Reasoning, Mathematical and Language Development are indicative of the general level of development required to do this job.

Relationships to Data, People and Things

Data: Compiling, gathering, collating, or classifying information about data, people or things. Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to information is frequently involved.

People: Speaking-Signaling; Talking with and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and or directions to helpers or assistants.

Things: Operating-Controlling; starting, stopping, controlling and adjusting the progress of machines or equipment. Operating machines involves setting up and adjusting the machine or materials as the work progresses. Controlling involves observing progress of operations and turning devices to regulate reactions of materials.

Specific Vocational Preparation

Graduation from an accredited program of radiologic technology. Certified and/or registered in mammography.

Licenses or Certifications

To do this job, you must have the following licenses or certifications before being hired:

Current Florida Radiologic Technologist license.

BLS certification

Education and Experience

To do this job, you must have the following amount of total education and/or experience.