Breast Imaging & Interventional Technologist

Fairview Health Services•Linwood Township, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Fairview, we are now seeking a Breast Imaging & Interventional Technologist to join our imaging team at our Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN! This is a .9 FTE (72 hours per 2 weeks) that will work from 7:30AM - 4PM, Monday through Friday. Day off will be determined based on department needs. The Technologist position provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of diagnostic images appropriate to the age of the patient. Responsible for meeting the established standards of practice and patient care, supplies and equipment and for coordinating teamwork with all of the members of the health care team.

Requirements

A.R.R.T. (R) Upon Hire
A.R.R.T. (M) within 1 Year
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

1 year in mammography

Responsibilities

Maintains patient care
Performs examinations
Identifies relevant data from images accurately.
Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional
Participates in creating a culture of patient safety
Knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility
Verify patient identification and documentation
Communicate with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol.
Ensures patient data integrity
Accurately completes computer functions; edits, scheduling, billing, status changes, and file jacket transfers in a timely fashion
Accurate film identification and jacket preparation or digital image manipulation and archiving
Participates as an active team member
Orients and mentors new employees and students
Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives
Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies
Accepts unique customer service expectations in Imaging
Performs other duties as assigned
Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines
Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to Department guidelines
Accepts new technology as it is introduced into the facility
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served.
Partners with patient/care-giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respectful manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/care-giver