Mammography Technologist

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (AL); In loco; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Uniontown Hospital, part of the WVU Health System network, seeks a Mammography Technologist to plan, perform, and optimize mammographic imaging with a strong focus on patient safety and quality. Applicants should hold ARRT Radiography and Mammography credentials and maintain MQSA compliance.

The role requires rigorous adherence to imaging standards, patient education, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure accurate diagnoses and excellent patient care.

Competenze

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• ARRT registration in Radiography (ARRT)
• ARRT Mammography certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• State and federal background checks as required.

Mansioni

• Plan imaging procedures based on patient needs for all exams within scope.
• Develop and maintain competency in all exams within scope.
• Maintain expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to imaging.
• Position and compress patients accurately for procedures and image all breast tissue.
• Minimize radiation exposure through shielding and appropriate exposure factors.
• Evaluate images for protocol compliance, density, contrast, and absence of artifacts.
• Educate patients about mammographic procedures and address questions.
• Document imaging activities per requirements.
• Engage with physicians, nursing, and staff to solve problems and implement systems.
• Perform full range of mammographic imaging quality control tests and document results.
• Adhere to ethics, policies, regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Report equipment failures promptly and maintain clean, stocked work area.
• Prepare contrast agents, pharmaceuticals, and sterile supplies for invasive procedures.
• Maintain MQSA compliance.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Communication

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Formazione

ARRT Mammography certification

Radiographer license (ARRT)

Descrizione del lavoro

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Performs a full range of screening and diagnostic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians

OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology

PA: No state license is required

WV :Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
2. Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
3. Registered in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 12 months of hire.

1. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

2. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ARRT Certification in Mammography upon hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient (to include all exams within job scope.).
2. Works to continually develop skill sets and become competent in ALL exams within job scope defined by leadership.
3. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.
4. Positions and compresses the patient accurately for procedure and fully images all breast tissue.
5. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.
6. Evaluates images for compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image.
7. Educates patient regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
8. Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates.
9. Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.
10. Performs a full range of mammographic imaging quality control tests in accordance with the manufacturer and documents them in the Mammography Quality Control Track module.
11. Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, Administrative Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies, Mammography, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
12. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
13. Maintains clean, neat and well stocked procedure area.
    14. Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals and sterile trays and devices for invasive mammographic procedures.
14. Maintains MQSA compliance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
2. Stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day.
3. Lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds of weight.
4. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
2. Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.

The Mammography Technologist Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for imaging technologists.

To apply for the next level, the mammography technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

No experience required.

All mammography technologists with less than 12 months of experienceenter at Level one.

Level 2

Meets requirements for previous level.

One year of experience.

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.

Level 3

Meets requirements for previous levels.

One continuing education pathway.

Three years of experience.

Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets

Level 4

Meets requirements for previous levels.

One continuing education pathway.

Five years of experience.

Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 5 additional skill sets

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center:

152 UNTWN Mammography and Breast Care

Address:

500 W Berkeley Street

Uniontown

Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.