Diagnostic Center Mammographer - as needed

Riverside Health System•Newport News, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures, and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring provider's orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources, and quality patient outcomes. Handle delicate situations in a supportive and empathetic manner. Assist radiologist with patient procedures and biopsies. Consistently practices excellent mammography positioning producing high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Functioning as a team member, the technologist is flexible in the work assignments, rotates to support all aligned imaging facilities when needed, and assists with training.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT approved school or program.
Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.
ARRT registered or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.
Performs procedures by following and verifying referring provider's orders.
Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources, and quality patient outcomes.
Handles delicate situations in a supportive and empathetic manner.
Assists radiologist with patient procedures and biopsies.
Consistently practices excellent mammography positioning producing high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable.
Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Adheres to safety policies.
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice.
Maintains confidentiality of all work information.
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.
Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
Functions as a team member, is flexible in work assignments, rotates to support all aligned imaging facilities when needed, and assists with training.