Mammographer PRN | Outpatient Imaging

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammographer performs diagnostic mammographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can beפור defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their healthcare because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
1 year
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

Performs all mammographic procedures and views according to established department protocols
Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of mammographic examination in accordance with the established department and hospital policies and procedures
Performs appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load by shift
Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, techniques, and labeling (patient identification, date, and markers)
Completes all documentation forms as required by department (completes incident forms and risk management forms in timely manner)
Ensures that the images are delivered to viewing areas, film file room, or PACS system in a timely fashion
Performs necessary cleaning of room, cassettes, and equipment and restocks work area
Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills as well as complete working knowledge of radiographic equipment within assigned area
Participates in all quality control and quality assurance initiatives
Accepts assignments from supervisor in a positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
Provides radiation protection to patient, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards by wearing and maintaining dosimeter badge in a proper fashion and demonstrate knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices
Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures, age range from adult to geriatric
Demonstrates capability of explaining procedures to patient, considers patient’s comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed
Assists to identify patient and family learning needs and provides pertinent information regarding the procedure that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient and significant other
Provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient/significant other
Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure that accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes
Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel
Performs quality assurance procedures as directed
Provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs
Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to departmental procedures
Communicates with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of diagnostic mammographic procedures to exchange pertinent patient information
Assists in scheduling exams in courteous and efficient manner
Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command
Contributes to a positive work environment and demonstrates a teamwork effort
Works effectively as team
Displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands
Communicates with clinical staff and surgeons in the performance of radiologic procedures as needed with core bx and u/s guidance to exchange pertinent patient information and care