Tech - Mammography - Full Time

Riverside Medical Clinic; Temescal Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Growth & Development Opportunities

Challenging and rewarding environment

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic in Riverside, CA is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic and screening mammograms, ensure MQSA compliance, and manage imaging data in PACS. The ideal candidate will have ARRT Mammography certification and an associate degree in radiologic technology.

Hours are 8am-5pm, with responsibilities including patient prep, positioning, image quality evaluation, and collaboration with Radiologists to deliver accurate results.

Qualifications

• Graduate with ARRT/Mammography certification.
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Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams with correct positioning and technique.
• Assist patients and explain procedures to gain cooperation.
• Operate imaging equipment and manage imaging data in PACS.
• Ensure MQSA compliance and document results for radiologist review.

Skills

Mammography

Patient care

PACS

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

Job description

Come and join the RMC Family!

We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

Responsibilities

Performs patient care functions related to mammography procedures.

Hours: 8am-5pm

Essential Functions

• Assist patients in preparation for mammography procedures. Explain procedures to patient/family to gain cooperation and understanding.
• Perform mammography exams using correct positioning, shielding, equipment and technical factors.
• Utilize PACS systems to attain and store radiology images. Ensure patient demographics match electronic radiology order and each image is accounted for.
• Critique images and complete documentation in PACS network and electronic radiology order to ensure the study is promptly and correctly available for the Radiologist to interpret.
• Operate mammography equipment to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Escort patients into area and ensure that patients are properly clothed and draped; explain and direct breathing instructions and positioning during the procedure.
• Complete each mammogram and evaluate clinical images as stated by the American College of Radiology.
• Ensure that patient history is correct and supplied to the radiologist for interpretation.
• Assist with Medical Audit and patient abnormality followed-up based on MQSA protocol.
• Assist with Quality Control program in completing required QC/QA testing based upon MQSA protocol.
• Ensure that equipment is working properly; notifying Service Area Leader or designee of any potential malfunctions.
• Practice hand washing techniques, infection control, and isolation procedures.
• Maintain current Continuing Education Credit requirements of MQSA & FDA. Log monthly (CEU) credits for tracking of licensure compliance.
• Order & maintain mammography supplies.
• Adhere to the prescribed standards of Radiation Safety and Title 17.
• Participate in the development, implementation and follow-through of departmental quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Mammography Certificate/ License required. ARRT and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

This Opportunity Offers The Following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.