Diagnostic Imaging Mammography Lead

Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital•El Dorado, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Imaging Mammography Lead is responsible for performing Mammograms accurately according to established procedures and Radiologist's special instructions. This role also involves verifying patient identity and physician orders, administering oral and IV contrast media if working in CT, and completing machine warm-up/shut down procedures. The Lead will assist with other department tasks when not performing mammograms, maintain accurate and complete records (Mammo QA, log book, daily work sheet, MEDITECH system), and bring previous exams forward for comparison by the Radiologist. They will obtain pertinent physical history on all patients/exams, practice radiation safety, and maintain a clear and orderly work area with adequate supplies. The Lead demonstrates good guest relation skills, performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, and reports malfunctioning equipment to the manager. Additionally, this role is responsible for filing and maintaining records for Mammography Accreditation, maintaining patient confidentiality, assisting in the teaching of radiology students, attending department and mandatory meetings, and maintaining required CEU levels for annual certification.

Requirements

Competent in Mammography and procedures, both screening and diagnostic.
High School diploma or equivalent, or, graduated from an approved radiologic training program.
Registered by ARRT in Radiologic Technology.
Is registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) for Mammograms and is in good standing with same.

Nice To Haves

Computed Tomography, a plus but not required.
CT Scanning Registry, or MRI is a plus.

Responsibilities

Verifies patients identity and physician order prior to start of examination.
Administers oral and IV contrast media as required for the requested examination if working in CT.
Performs Mammograms accurately according to established procedure or Radiologist's special instructions.
Completes machine warm-up/shut down procedure.
Assists with other department task when not performing mammograms.
Maintains accurate and complete records, (i.e. Mammo QA, log book, daily work sheet as well as all information on designated screens in the hospital MEDITECH computer system).
Brings previous exams forward for comparison by Radiologist and passes images to reading room for interpretation.
Obtains pertinent physical history on all patients/exams.
Practices radiation safety by following, federal, state and hospital policies.
Maintains a clear and orderly work area and keeps a needed stock of supplies available.
Demonstrates good guest relation skills while dealing with patients, their families, physicians and other hospital and department staff.
Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, along with all modalities in which the Tech is trained.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager and call repairmen when needed.
Files and maintains records for Mammography Accreditation.
Maintains patient confidentiality while following established hospital policy regarding confidentiality issues.
Assists in the teaching of all radiology students who are assigned to SBAMH as a clinical training site.
Attends at least 75% of department meetings.
Attends all mandatory meetings as established by the hospital.
Maintains required CEU level as established by the ARRT for annual certification status.