Mammo Technologist

CommonSpirit Health•Prescott Valley, AZ

About The Position

Where You’ll Work At Dignity Health , living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career. What started as a simple community hospital, is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, cardiac diagnostic centers, and outpatient medical imaging centers. As you build your career at DH-YRMC, you’ll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live, work and to enjoy the outdoors. · It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities. · Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons, while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures. · The carefree, relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities, so you can focus on your career and your family. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family, security, and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care has earned awards, such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022), Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021, 2020) and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020, 2021) and has placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott has to offer! #hellohumankindness Job Summary and Responsibilities Provides mammography and other breast imaging procedures. Displays competency operating CAD system and mammography equipment including performing procedures in the department, in the operating room, and on a mobile basis. Displays a thorough knowledge of anatomy, positioning an of various isotopes utilized. Displays competency injecting isotopes, if required. Updates patient examination history file, records unusual conditions/limitations, documents examination time, room number and technique factors. Comletes xamination and billing procedures as required. Utilizes good radiation safety practices for patients, self and others by use of available radiation protection devices. Ensure badges are worn appropriately and readings are available. Accurately marks all radiographs with R's and L's. Accurately marks whether an image is upright or supine (when applicable), assures that the patient information is clearly visible. Performs visual preventive safety inspections. Accurately completes electronic documentation in Meditech and PACS. Practices good sterile technique when required and utilizes universal precautions and other infection control practices as appropriate

Requirements

Graduate from an approved Radiological Technology Program and Minimum of three (3) years of mammography experience
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Basic Life Support - CPR
Basic computer skills including MS Office Suites.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Familiar with ACR, FDA and State mammography standards

Responsibilities

Provides mammography and other breast imaging procedures.
Displays competency operating CAD system and mammography equipment including performing procedures in the department, in the operating room, and on a mobile basis.
Displays a thorough knowledge of anatomy, positioning an of various isotopes utilized.
Displays competency injecting isotopes, if required.
Updates patient examination history file, records unusual conditions/limitations, documents examination time, room number and technique factors.
Comletes xamination and billing procedures as required.
Utilizes good radiation safety practices for patients, self and others by use of available radiation protection devices.
Ensure badges are worn appropriately and readings are available.
Accurately marks all radiographs with R's and L's.
Accurately marks whether an image is upright or supine (when applicable), assures that the patient information is clearly visible.
Performs visual preventive safety inspections.
Accurately completes electronic documentation in Meditech and PACS.
Practices good sterile technique when required and utilizes universal precautions and other infection control practices as appropriate