Mammographer / Mammography Tech Trainee

Yale-New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

108d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties using complex imaging equipment to produce quality mammographic images as requested. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. In order to meet staffing needs of the department, staff may be occasionally assigned to any of the GH diagnostic radiology locations regardless of regularly assigned work location. This job description and requirements for this position have been approved by the medical chairman for the department of diagnostic imaging as well as the executive committee of the medical staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree preferred.
• Must complete initial digital and tomosynthesis breast imaging course.
• Proficient in the knowledge and application of routine breast imaging and/or screening mammography procedures.
• Above average knowledge of computer/Visage applications.
• Good organizational and communication/customer service skills.
• Must meet the performance expectations as defined in the Mammography, Technologist 1 position description.
• R.T. (R) certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Connecticut State Radiographer's License must sit for Mammography boards within 6 months.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs all imaging studies and associated image verification in PACS.
• Following Physicians' orders and Managers directions taking into consideration Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures, identifies the type of examination required to achieve desired results.
• Maintains clean; caring, quiet professional atmosphere.
• Cleans mammography equipment after each patient, or before each patient, also including all patient dressing areas.
• Provides assistance to Physicians.
• Assists Radiologist with specialty procedures (ie, stereo, needle locs., ductography).
• Performs quality control and assurance functions as needed.
• At the request of supervisors, will participate in quality assurance and CQI Team activities.
• Contributes to the productivity and efficient operation of the department.
• Is punctual in reporting to work and adheres to allotted time off for breaks and lunch. Volunteers to work off-shifts when needed. No more than three tardy occurrences per review period.
• Is responsible for promoting the Greenwich Hospital Patient/Guest Relations Program.
• Acknowledges patients promptly in a kind courteous manner.
• It will be the responsibility of the Technologist to submit to his/her supervisor one month prior to his/her review pertinent information regarding his/her performance throughout the year.
• Includes letters from Patients.
• Conferences/Training Programs.
• In-Services Attended/Presented.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees