Mammography Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Coordinator assists with the daily operations of the Radiology Department. Daily operational activities include but are not limited to: functioning as systems super user, monitoring productivity and assisting with time keeping (Kronos), charging and charge reconciliation, quality control and performance improvement, and supervising students. Additional responsibilities include: Demonstrates knowledge of clinical information and practices essential to assuring provision of age-specific care to all age groups. Verifies patient identification, confirms physician orders, obtains patient history/ forms, assesses patient condition, explains procedures, provides patient education, and addresses patient concerns prior to performing exams. Performs a variety of radiological exams that require independent judgment and utilization of proper positioning, protocols, and techniques to obtain a quality diagnostic image to meet radiologist specifications. Identifies normal anatomy and/or unusual findings. Rotates within the department and performs exams in multiple modalities, works various shifts and participates in call rotation as required for the proper functioning of the department. Demonstrates proficiency in the operation and proper handling of all diagnostic equipment and computer systems utilized within the department. Maintains all equipment and accessories in efficient operating order; performs equipment QC, ensures preventative maintenance is performed as required, contacts service for repairs when necessary. Maintains knowledge of contrast media and medications utilized within the department including contraindications and possible side effects. Demonstrates the ability to prepare and administer contrast according to departmental protocols. Recognizes significant adverse reactions and acts appropriately. Assists radiologists/physicians with procedures as required. Ensures that standard precautions/sterile techniques and time out procedures are utilized. Maintains communication and cooperation with radiologist and other ancillary departments regarding changes in protocol, scheduling of procedures, exams performed and patient flow. Performs clerical duties, provides clinical supervision, and assists in patient transport as needed.

Requirements

• ARRT certification in Radiography is required
• ARRT Mammography is required
• NM imaging license required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Functioning as systems super user
• Monitoring productivity and assisting with time keeping (Kronos)
• Charging and charge reconciliation
• Quality control and performance improvement
• Supervising students
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical information and practices essential to assuring provision of age-specific care to all age groups.
• Verifies patient identification, confirms physician orders, obtains patient history/ forms, assesses patient condition, explains procedures, provides patient education, and addresses patient concerns prior to performing exams.
• Performs a variety of radiological exams that require independent judgment and utilization of proper positioning, protocols, and techniques to obtain a quality diagnostic image to meet radiologist specifications.
• Identifies normal anatomy and/or unusual findings.
• Rotates within the department and performs exams in multiple modalities, works various shifts and participates in call rotation as required for the proper functioning of the department.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation and proper handling of all diagnostic equipment and computer systems utilized within the department.
• Maintains all equipment and accessories in efficient operating order; performs equipment QC, ensures preventative maintenance is performed as required, contacts service for repairs when necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of contrast media and medications utilized within the department including contraindications and possible side effects.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare and administer contrast according to departmental protocols.
• Recognizes significant adverse reactions and acts appropriately.
• Assists radiologists/physicians with procedures as required.
• Ensures that standard precautions/sterile techniques and time out procedures are utilized.
• Maintains communication and cooperation with radiologist and other ancillary departments regarding changes in protocol, scheduling of procedures, exams performed and patient flow.
• Performs clerical duties, provides clinical supervision, and assists in patient transport as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed