Mammography Technologist II - 8-Hour Day Shift - $10K Hiring Incentive!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai has been recognized ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report! Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Mammography program required
ARRT(R) certification required
State of California Radiology and Mammography certifications required
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
A minimum of 1 year of Mammography experience required

Nice To Haves

ARRT(M) preferred

Responsibilities

Performs routine to moderately complex screening and diagnostic mammography exams utilizing approved procedures and protocols per standards of practice for speed, organization, precision and accuracy based upon the departmental and federal MQSA’s guidelines.
Adheres to department productivity standards.
Per scope of practice and in accordance with institutional and departmental policy and procedure, receives and transcribes verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners.
Accurate and timely documentation in all applicable electronic medical records system, workbooks and or logs.
Responsible for weekend and begin and/or end of shift duties as applicable to shift assignment.
Previews all mammography images and monitors for accuracy prior to pushing to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and breast imaging viewing system(s).
Performs section specific imaging quality control (QC) procedures using established technical factors and image identification.
May assist physicians performing procedures and ensures all supplies and/or devices are prepared and available in accordance with infection control policies and practices.
Adheres to the medication management/disposal guidelines, to include receiving, stocking, and holding the medication container provided by the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) to enable the LIP to withdraw medication and discard the container once it is empty.
Operates, calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in imaging procedures.
Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately and marks equipment as “out of service”.
Takes an active role in obtaining service for down equipment.
Participates in the evaluation of new imaging equipment.
Participates in performance improvement activities and other department/organizational committees, such as Shared Accountability Team, Joint Commission, and safety audits.
Maintains the section workflow without jeopardizing patient care.