Mammography Technologist

Dignity Health Medical Group•Redding, CA

24d

About The Position

The Radiologic/Mammography Technologist position is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for satisfactorily completing the Dignity Health Medical Foundation orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. Radiologic/Mammography Technologists maintain a clean organized and safe environment and perform patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the supervision of the radiologists other licensed staff and Management. This includes assisting in prepping patients for Radiologic/Mammography examinations relaying instructions from the radiologist to a patient or authorized person and collecting patient data documenting patient concerns patient messages and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist review and performing diagnostic medical imaging. May be required to work in other modalities with appropriate licensure. May be required to occasionally work at other locations within the Greater Sacramento Area as needed.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal AMA school of Radiololgic Technology or equivalent to an AMA Technologic program.
Completion of 40 hours of structured education in Mammography.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Certification by the California Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CRT)
AHA BLS
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.
Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging, proper operation of and care of radiology diagnosticequipment, and radiation safety is required.
Candidates in the process of obtaining CA licensure may be considered, however CA license must be verified prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience as a Radiologic/Mammography Technologist is preferred.
Six (6) months experience in an out patient environment is preferred.
RTR
Medical terminology and familiarity with an electronic practice management system and PACS is preferred.

Responsibilities

knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code
satisfactorily completing the Dignity Health Medical Foundation orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance
maintain a clean organized and safe environment
perform patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the supervision of the radiologists other licensed staff and Management
assisting in prepping patients for Radiologic/Mammography examinations
relaying instructions from the radiologist to a patient or authorized person
collecting patient data documenting patient concerns patient messages and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist review
performing diagnostic medical imaging
May be required to work in other modalities with appropriate licensure
May be required to occasionally work at other locations within the Greater Sacramento Area as needed.