Mammography Technologist (Part-Time)

Seminole Hospital District; Connecticut; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures and improve patient care delivery. Requires graduation from an accredited Radiologic Sciences program and ARRT certification. Responsibilities include educating patients and maintaining diagnostic equipment. Ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and experience in radiology. Position offers an opportunity for mentoring and involvement with community health initiatives. Join a dedicated team committed to quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as registered RT preferred.
• Must be willing to train in CT or other modalities.
• Exemplary clinical education skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures under supervision.
• Educates patients regarding procedures and preparations.
• Maintains equipment and reports problems.

Skills

Proficient in use of diagnostic radiology equipment

Effective oral and written communication

Good deductive reasoning skills

Ability to relate positively to community members

Computer knowledge

Education

Graduate of 2 year accredited program in Radiologic Sciences

Tools

PACS

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

30 Mar Mammography Technologist (Part-Time)

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, or Mammography on patients and works with members of the Hospital District and the community to improve the delivery of patient care.

Payscale:Non-Exempt

Department:Radiology
Chain of Command: Director of Radiology, Chief Clinical Operating Officer
Location(s):Memorial Hospital
Supervisory Responsibility: Mentors new technologists. Students of Allied Health Imaging Programs.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• extended periods of sitting/standing
• pushing, pulling
• repetitive motion
• lifting/carrying >= 50 lbs.
• climbing
• walking
• hearing acuity

Work Conditions

• inside
• occasionally highly stressful
• Exposure to Ionizing Radiation

Job Qualifications

Education

• (minimum) Graduate of 2 year accredited program in Radiologic Sciences (Associate or Certificate)

Licensure, Registry and Certifications

• Registered technologist ARRT (R)
• Texas Board of Medical Examiners General Medical Radiologic Technologist GMRT
• Current CPR

Personal Job Related Skills

• Proficient in use of diagnostic radiology equipment in performance of radiology procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good deductive reasoning skills/ problem solving skills
• Ability to relate positively to the members of the community
• Computer knowledge essential

Experience

Prior Work Experience

• Exemplary clinical education skills. One year experience as registered RT preferred
• Prior didactic and/or clinical training in CT, US, MRI, or Mammography preferred or must be willing to train in CT or other modalities

Technical Training

• Proficient with computed radiography, digital radiography, PACS, EMR’s, teleradiology
• Ability to work with computers, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities: TECHNICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

IF also Radiologic Technologist:

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures on patients under radiologist supervision.
• Follows body substance isolation policies to include frequent hand washing and cleaning all patient contact surfaces after each patient.
• Verifies orders for accurate patient, exam, diagnosis, and laterality.
• Properly educates patients regarding procedure and all associated preparations.
• Modifies procedures according to patient age and pathology as appropriate.
• Permanently identifies exposures prior to processing (uses markers).
• Processes CR cassettes proficiently.
• Maintains equipment, cassettes, reporting problems to supervisor.
• Transports patients to and from department within 15 minutes of order when possible.
• Properly performs patient immobilization and transfer when needed.
• Consistently wears personnel radiation monitor and consistently wears lead aprons/gloves/glasses when appropriate.
• Assists other providers, physicians, and departments in a professional manner.
• Participates in call and holiday schedules to include evenings, nights, and weekends.

If also CT Technologist:

• Performs computed tomography procedures on patients under radiologist supervision.
• Properly inputs patient identification, scan indications prior to scanning patient.
• Backs up patient scans to PACS or to CD-R
• Maintains equipment, power injector, and thermal printer, reporting problems to supervisor.

If also US Technologist:

• Obtains images as required by protocol manual for each exam.
• Properly enters patient identification and exam information prior to study/ assists physicians in doing same.
• Prints or exports studies to PACS following each exam.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment, gel warmer, reporting problems to supervisor.
• Consistently wears gloves on scanning hand.

If also MRI Technologist:

• Obtains images as required by protocol manual for each exam.
• Properly enters patient identification and exam information prior to study.
• Prints or exports studies to PACS following each exam.
• Maintains MRI equipment, coils, injectors reporting problems to supervisor.
• Consistently educates and ensures safety to the public from dangers associated with magnetic field.

If also Mammography Technologist:

• Obtains images as required by protocol manual for each exam.
• Properly enters patient identification and exam information prior to study.
• Prints or exports studies to PACS following each exam.
• Maintains mammography equipment, paddles, printer reporting problems to supervisor.
• Performs all regulatory QA and associated communication consistent with ACR, FDA, and MQSA protocols.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assists in scheduling exams, giving necessary prep information
• Assists in maintaining daily patient exam log
• Sends exams to Radiologist and scans in associated consents, questionnaires, worksheets, and reports
• Follows procedures for burning CD’s for patient transfer or printing, checking out, returning, and maintaining log of all film transfers

Types of Clients Served:

Neonate <1yr, Child/Pediatric 1-11yrs, Adolescent 12-17yrs, Adult 18-55yrs, Geriatric >55yrs