Lead Mammography Technologist, FT, Weekdays

Adventist Health•Clearlake, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works directly under the Director of Imaging and the Medical Director of Radiology. Performs diagnostic imaging on patients using established medical imaging procedures. Reviews and evaluates quality controls and quality assurance to ensure imaging and instrumentation results are reported accurately and express the proper reflection of patient status. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Requirements

BLS Certification following American Heart Association guidelines required (no other cards accepted).
CRT, AART, Mammography Certification required.
Registered with the State of California.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to organize and maintain good follow-up.
Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

State of California Fluoroscopy Permit

Responsibilities

Assists Radiologist with imaging procedures.
Coordinates area purchasing activities and stock levels.
Coordinates Breast Cancer month activities.
Coordinates preparation for regulatory compliance activities in the mammography department.
Develops knowledge of PACS and mammography reporting system.
Evaluates accuracy and technical quality of images procedures, demonstrates and explains difficult or new techniques and procedures to the technical staff.
Delegates responsibilities to designated staff members.
Helps coordinate work assignments and coordinates requests for imaging services and hospital routine.
Is technically competent to perform all department functions; clerical through technical.
Is technically competent to perform in a multi-modality department.
Maintains adequate records.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
Maintains mammography services in accordance with standards established by the hospital and with state, local and federal standards which may apply.
Maintains patient flow and coordination of other imaging procedures.
Maintains quality control for designated area.
May be responsible for specific instruction in the training of ancillary personnel.
Operates imaging equipment to produce radiographs of designated areas of the body. Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis.
Participates in hospital-wide quality assurance program.
Participates in On-Call assignments and work schedule changes when necessary or per the needs of the department.
Performs proper computer skills and shows working knowledge of patient orders, status changes, patient charges, profiles and ability to transmit electronic medical record.
Plans and evaluates staffing for the area and is aware of budget parameters.
Practices sterile technique, knows and uses universal precautions.
Produces images under difficult or special conditions.
Provides radiation protection for self and patient.
Recommends equipment modifications, new equipment and essential construction within the area. Is responsible for existing equipment and such contractual services as may be required.
Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures.
Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis.
Transports and positions patients.
Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.