Mammography Tech Senior | Jefferson Hospital

Highmark Health • Jefferson Hills, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This job serves as a Physician liaison and a resource for others in the department. Performs imaging procedures within applicable scope and standards of practice and in accordance with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Delivers a positive patient experience and serves as a role model for the Core Behaviors. Collaborates with AHN leadership, staff, physician offices and designated external agencies and vendors.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years as a registered mammography technologist
• Mammography certification
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Experience with training, mentoring of staff

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential job responsibilities of a Mammography Technologist, including but not limited to performing age-specific diagnostic imaging per established protocols.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, physicians and other team members. Addresses patient and physician concerns. Responds to adverse events and/or any changes with patient's status.
• Acts as a day-to-day mentor/resource for staff and others within the department. Orients and trains new staff and students.
• Performs and/or trains others relative to quality assurance activities, quality control, and regulatory testing and accreditation preparation/documentation.
• Participates in standardization activities and process improvement initiatives with system-level workgroups.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of specialty exams and analyzes data promptly to resolve problems and improve efficiency.
• Coverage of chief tech duties for PTO or vacancy
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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