Mammography Technologist, Emeryville – Full Time, Days (08HR)

Stanford Health Care • Emeryville, CA

92d • $69 - $77

About The Position

The Stanford Outpatient Imaging Centers have the state-of-the-art MRI (1.5 T and 3T MRI) scanners, Digital Mammography with Tomosynthesis, Ultrasound, and Bone Density, offering referring physicians and patients easy access to the latest advances in imaging. Stanford Health Care's state of the art imaging department is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and offering the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology. Our team of medical professionals conduct more than a quarter of a million studies each year, maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence provided in a compassionate, caring environment. Stanford participates in multiple community outreach programs around the area to ensure that all patient’s have the care that is needed.

Requirements

• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Ability to accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to position standard mammograms as well as non-routine views (mags, spot views).
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Knowledge of methods of positioning patients for radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
• Knowledge of principles of image processing and development.
• Knowledge of radiographic and fluoroscopic techniques, methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• CRT and MAM - Mammography Cert.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in filling out mammography questionnaire and offers patient education (brochures and Health Library).
• Handles all paperwork associated with procedure appropriately and efficiently.
• Assists with mammography ancillary functions such as assisting in obtaining outside films for comparison and follow up process.
• Filming images as required.
• Faxing of patient consent forms to Facilities; faxing of abnormal results to physicians.
• Assists with procedures requiring knowledge of J wire placements, ultrasound guided core, needle biopsies, wire placements.
• Performs specimens of biopsy including transport procedure.
• Charges mammographic procedures and supplies in Radiology Information Systems.
• Correctly obtains and identifies mammography images, manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network; moves images to physicians reading stations.
• Develops mammographic film. Match with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
• Evaluates radiographs for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
• Positions patients, using immobilization when necessary.
• Calculates exposure factors, assists physicians.
• Prepares and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate.
• Explains all mammography exams to patients to achieve patient cooperation.
• Utilizes all digital mammography equipment and performs maintenance, trouble shooting, turns on/off, and calls for service.
• Performs the quality control functions related to mammography.

Benefits

• Yearly education funds of $2,000.00.
• Robust matching program for retirement.
• Free public transit commuting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees