Lead Mammography Technologist - WCINYP
About The Position
Working in conjunction with, and under the direction of the Chief Technologist, functions in a multi-faceted leadership role as a Technical Specialist, Trainer, QA/QC, PACS Analyst and Technologist for multiple sites. Operates mammography and stereotactic biopsy equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures. This role serves as supervisor in absence of Chief Technologist. A $10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in increments: Date of hire: $2,500, 6 months: $5,000, 1 year: $2,500.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Graduate of approved school of radiography
- Approximately 4 years of experience working as a mammography technologist.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Current, active and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
- ARRT (M) Certification.
- BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
- Maintains current ARRT registration and New York State licensure required for position requirements and complies with Continuing Education (CE) credits.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with Radiologist to improve protocols; maintains protocols on scanners.
- Works with vendors to learn new techniques and travels for application training as needed.
- Assists with DOH/ACR compliance and is responsible for daily quality control.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and/or equipment. May order supplies/equipment as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately.
- Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
- Trains current and new employees on the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
- Manages patient schedules, greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process.
- Accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
- Performs mammography and stereotactic scans of patient as requested by clinical requisition.
- Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.
- Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
- Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology.
- Modifies testing parameters under the direction of radiologist to ensure accurate imaging.
- Develops, processes, and archives images/films in accordance with established procedures.
- Performs exam merges in PACS for unspecified patient exams and procedures.
- Inputs patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system.
- Scans relevant medical documentation related to patient's case.
- Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
- Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment.
- Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
