Mammography Technologist I

Bassett Healthcare•Cooperstown, NY

32d•$37 - $55

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. The Mammography Technologist I will perform radiologic and mammographic imaging using ALARA principles. Provides prompt, efficient, courteous services to patients while taking high-quality radiographs. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Performs mammography, DEXA (as needed), and diagnostic radiography examinations, and maintains up-to-date mammography CE credits.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal radiology technology training program in an AMA approved school, required
Before performing breast exams, completion of Mammography Quality Standard Act regulations of completion of 40 hours of documented training specific to mammography is required
New Graduates accepted
NYS license (NYS Temporary Permit for new graduates) required
BLS certification is required
ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire, required
NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist within 180 days from date of hire, required
Clinical Skills
Computer Skills
Multi-Tasking
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Interacting with People
Maintain Confidentiality
Time Management
Quality Control
Reliability
Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
Occasional balancing, climbing, kneeling, stooping
Occasional fit testing
Frequent crouching, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, talking, walking
Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure and radiation/radiant energy
Occasional noise and odors
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

ARRT M Certification within 2 years of hire/ within job role (career ladder promotion), preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains equipment for proper diagnostic imaging
Consults with radiologist when necessary
Accepts patients and verifies correct preparation for exam ordered/explains procedure to patient
Reports equipment issues to supervisor and calls in service as necessary
Quality controls all images, maintains inventory and adheres to safety regulations/ALARA
Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain the maximum diagnostic image corresponding to the body part being imaged to limit the need for repeated exposure
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards
Maintains an excellent quality of x-ray radiographs with a minimum of a 5% repeat rate as randomly checked by Leadership
Performs mammography x-ray examinations in accordance with the ACR guidelines
Develops the x-ray radiographs including the evaluation of films for technical quality
Prepares, identifies and/or administers medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
Explains all procedures to patients and answers any questions or concerns regarding the test as seen in patient surveys and noted by the leader
Transports patients to and from the room when required as designated by the leader
If applicable: provides fluoroscopic assistance to the Radiologists, setting up sterile trays, preparing and dispensing barium or other chemical mixtures as necessary, and assists in the positioning of patients during fluoroscopic examination as noted by the Radiologist
Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient basis and operates equipment
Participates in quality assurance of all equipment and processing according to ACR guidelines
Assists the Radiologist with mammography biopsy as observed by the Radiologist, where applicable
Checks instrument calibrations daily; performs quality control procedures daily on equipment as noted by leader
Maintains records of examination data and other patient information on all mammography patients as noted by leader
Maintains mammography x-ray processing quality assurance as noted by leader
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and quality control program, as described by the mammography quality assurance standards and the American College of Radiology (ACR) as noted by leader
Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops
Maintains competence through continuing education
Maintains appropriate continuing education credits to keep up licensure as recorded by leader
Maintains a good working relationship with Radiology students that complete their clinical within our department as observed by leader
Maintains adequate level of inventory in all rooms
Cleans and organizes x-ray rooms after patient use as observed by leader
Attends the necessary meetings to keep up with changes within the department
Attends monthly department meetings 90-95% of the time as recorded in the meeting minutes
Performs other duties as required