Mammography Technologist

BASS Medical Group; Walnut Creek (CA); Sur place; USD 48 216 - 89 544; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated mammography technician to join their team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for conducting mammographic imaging studies, ensuring the highest quality of patient care while minimizing radiation exposure. Your expertise will help in detecting breast tissue abnormalities, and your compassionate interaction will ease patient anxieties. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills in Radiologic Technology will be vital in supporting patient health and safety. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and formal training in Radiologic Technology.
• Mammographic certification and ability to operate complex equipment required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct mammographic studies and ensure quality of images.
• Maintain equipment and keep supplies ready for procedures.

Connaissances

Compassionate Patient Interaction

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills in Radiologic Technology

Ability to Follow Detailed Instructions

Formation

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Formal Radiologic Technology Training

Mammographic Radiologic Technology Certification

Outils

Mammography Equipment

Computer Equipment

Description du poste

Description

The BASS Imaging Center is seeking to hire a full-time mammography tech who is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies and presenting them for diagnosis.

Requirements

Duties

1. Greets patients by confirming patient identification, reviewing imaging requests, checking for special instructions, and confirming anticipated service with patients.
2. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of imaging procedures, explaining equipment, and answering questions.
3. Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts, adjusting compression mechanisms, instructing the patient to hold breath, retreating to a lead-protected area, adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors, activating equipment to take images, releasing compression mechanisms, and preparing for the next positioning and view.
4. Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
5. Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures, developing mammograms, observing mammogram results, determining necessary adjustments for optimum results, retaking mammograms as required, and forwarding completed studies to the radiologist for interpretation.
6. Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories.
7. Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and collecting and processing laundry.
8. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures.
9. Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
10. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Current BLS.
3. Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
4. Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
5. Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
6. Strong interest in scientific and technical skill and knowledge.
7. Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured.
8. Able to communicate effectively.
9. Able to perform well independently.
10. Able to follow detailed instructions.
11. Exact and precise.
12. Highly self-motivated.

Pay Scale/Ranges:

$35.00-$65.00/hour

*Employees' actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but an employee's actual pay rate will be determined on a case-by-case basis.