Mammography Technologist - Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women's Center - Day/Evenings

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide quality diagnostic services and assist with various procedures under the direction of Radiologists. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Radiological Technology, a commitment to safety, and a passion for patient care. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T. active status).
• Current CPR/AED Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates mammography and general radiology equipment to produce radiographs.
• Maintains operational aspects of Mammography Department, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology

Certified in Mammography

Job description

Full Time (80 hours/biweekly)

Shift: Day/Evening

Monday - Friday (830 - 5p)

Start time varies between 6a and 1130am

Every other Saturday

Under the direction of a Radiologist, assists with assessing, planning, implementing, and performing mammography, localization & biopsy procedures. Maintains the operational aspects of the Mammography Department in collaboration with the Stereotactic Supervisor and Diagnostic Supervisor. Further contributes to other health care providers through the support of Chambersburg Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Completes other responsibilities, although not explicitly identified above, which are required by the Mammography Technologist. Duties may include operation of stereotactic localization devices and other duties as assigned. Routinely demonstrates competency and adherence to all organizational safety directives and P&P's including, but not limited to: Fire, "Right to Know" (MSDS), Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, Life Safety (Utilities), and department specific safety procedures as evidenced in daily performance of job functions and successful response to drills and incidents
2. Independently identifies assigned objectives for the shift; demonstrates ability to complete tasks or assignments accurately and promptly; voluntarily responds to the needs of other caregivers when individual assignment is completed.
3. Given a list of QC tests, demonstrates performance criteria and corrective action for each test.
4. States four intervention strategies based on age/population-specific criteria exams; sensorimotor, cognitive, and psychosocial development.
5. Daily inspects Emergency Response Kits for red seal integrity and assures supplies are maintained with the kit; notifies Supervisor when red seal is broken.
6. Accurately enters, updates and edits ITS clinical/demographic/technical information; utilizes EMR inquiry functions correctly.
7. Able to demonstrate competency of proper techniques for localizations and image-guided biopsy procedures when applicable.
8. Able to demonstrate proper techniques for for sterile fields and infection control.
9. Able to operate the biopsy unit and the specimen imaging unit.
10. Wears ID badge at chest+ level at all times; wears radiation badge outside lead apron.
11. Employee attends 80% of departmental and staff meetings.
12. Operates the mammography and general radiology equipment to produce radiographs for diagnostic or screening purposes.
13. Provides diagnostic services which may include diagnostic mammography, screening mammography, localizations, and biopsy guidance procedures.
14. Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
15. Operates both portable and stationary general radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment to produce radiographs for patients and physicians.
16. Maintains mandated MQSA continuing education credits for the past 36 months.
17. Maintains CPR certification.
18. Maintains active status certification with the ARRT where applicable.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: A Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology and Certified in Mammography.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Must be certified in Mammography.

Certifications/Licensure: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T. active status). Certification in Mammography. Current CPR/AED Certification required.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy