Radiology - Mammo Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a Radiology - Mammo Tech for a 13-week assignment in Ada, OK. The role requires 1+ year of Mammography experience, ARRT(R)(M) certification, and BLS (AHA). You will observe patients, operate equipment safely, and coordinate schedules to meet patient and department needs.

Responsibilities include ensuring data accuracy, collaborating with physicians, and training staff while maintaining strict radiation safety and procedure protocols.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Mammography experience.
• Understanding of radiology protocols.

Responsibilities

• Consistently observes patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Uses immobilization devices appropriately.
• Operates equipment safely and reports malfunctions immediately.
• Verifies orders and data accuracy from physician orders or computer systems.
• Schedules patients and department resources efficiently.
• Performs procedures according to the protocol in the manual.
• Presents completed procedures to physicians for interpretation.
• Collaborates with staff and physicians to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintains documentation and keeps it current and available.
• Assists in department orientation and training of new staff.
• Contributes to the development of educational needs of support staff.

Skills

Mammography

Education

ARRT(R)(M) License

BLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

Radiology - Mammo Tech

Profession: Technologist

Specialty: Radiology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 1+ years

License: ARRT(R)(M)

Certifications: BLS from AHA only

Must-Have Skills/Experience:1+ year in Mammography

Description

• Consistently observes patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Makes and uses appropriate immobilization devices.
• Safely operates all equipment and immediately reports malfunctions.
• Locates all emergency switches.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures and radiation safety.
• Assures that all data entered or retrieved from physician's orders and/or computer system is accurate.
• Verifies accuracy prior to the procedure.
• Reviews orders for diagnosis and prescriptions.
• Appropriately schedules patient and department resources for services.
• Performs all procedures according to protocol stated in the procedure manual, unless directed otherwise by a physician.
• Presents completed procedures to physicians for interpretation.
• Collaborates with staff members and physicians to assure delivery of optimal patient care at all times.
• Demonstrates ability to revise department schedule and staff assignments to meet patient and physician needs.
• Assumes responsibility for portions of the quality improvement program.
• Understands all phases and keeps all documentation current and available.
• Follows through with any problem areas.
• Assists in the department orientation program as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for training new staff.
• Assists staff members in keeping the orientation program up to date.
• Contributes to the development of educational needs of support staff and/or students.
• Evaluates diagnostic procedures for appropriateness and takes corrective measures if needed.
• Screens for previous procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with special procedures.
• Able to perform all QC on equipment.
• Keeps others informed of any changes.
• Assumes responsibility for portions of the quality standards.
• Effectively troubleshoots problems and obtains service as needed.
• Actively retrieves comparison films from outside institutions.
• Questions patients thoroughly regarding the location of previous films.
• Greets patients by name and introduces self.
• Provides patients with thorough explanations of procedures and efficiently performs procedures.
• Uses good judgment with add-on cases to meet patient and department needs.
• Understands safe and proper machine operation.
• Knows machine emergency procedures and radiation safety procedures.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing diagnostic images.
• Recognizes technical abnormalities and selects the appropriate techniques for each procedure.
• Positions patients according to department protocol.
• Prepares and stocks rooms for various exams.
• Checks equipment between patients and orders supplies as needed.
• Cleans rooms and equipment between patients, including waiting areas.