Mammography Tech II

Tri-City Medical Center • Oceanside, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs. Position Summary : A professional caregiver who works independently under the guidance of the Women’s Diagnostic Center Supervisor. The Mammographer is responsible for the performance of screening, diagnostic and invasive breast examinations in accordance with established procedures and policies in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease in adult and geriatric patients. Uses independent judgment in determining the need for radiologist intervention and takes additional views if needed. Follows all regulatory guidelines and MQSA guidelines. Assures accurate billing and file documentation and records information related to exams is entered into department computer system. Performs other activities in support of clinical team members when not engaged in imaging activities. The Mammographer provides services in a manner consistent with TCMC’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Must provide documentation of performance of 25 supervised mammograms from an accredited mammography facility, required.
• Must provide documentation of 8 continuing education unit in digital mammography, required.
• Experience in digital interventional procedures, required.
• Good customer service skills, required.
• Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program, required (verified through licensure).
• CRTM (California Registered Technologist Mammography) license, required.
• ARRT (American Radiologic Registry Technologist) license, required.
• Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

Nice To Haves

• ARRTM (American Registry of Radiologic Technology Mammography), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Perform screening, diagnostic, and invasive breast exams in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Exercises independent judgment in determining need for taking additional views or soliciting radiologist intervention.
• Assures accurate billing and file documentation.
• Records exam related information into computer database systems.
• Supports other clinical areas when not engaged in imaging activities.
• Stereotactic Biopsy needle tests and BX set ups.
• Pre-surgical breast needle localizations.

What This Job Offers

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