Mammography Technologist Part-Time Weekends

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Center Valley, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. St. Luke's Women's Imaging is seeking a weekend Mammo Tech at our Center Valley location. Premium weekend rate offered! Diagnostics and procedures and conducted on Fridays. The schedule for this position is Friday/Saturday, 8AM-4:30PM. Performs mammographic examinations based on department procedures and under the direction of the network director of women’s imaging and clinical specialist. The position will require a significant degree of judgement in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered in Mammography preferred.
ARRT registered in Mammography required within 1 year of hire date.
Minimum of 1-year staff technologist.
History of computer usage experience required.
Continuing education a must on an ongoing basis to assure quality studies.
Current CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1-year experience in mammography preferred.

Responsibilities

Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality.
Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of mammography procedure.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/EPIC modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
Teaches and trains students in their specified technology if site applicable.
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal of 90%. Every patient should receive patient education and comment card.
Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Maintains ACR Mammography quality standards.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interaction with all customers (internal and external).
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.
Complies with Network and department policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Assists with secretarial and file room duties when necessary, maintaining accurate patient records.
Assists in other areas as needed.
Assists in lifting and transporting patients when necessary.
Care for patient’s needs while in the department.
Maintains necessary inventory of supplies needed to perform mammographic exams.
Completes Event Reports and/or notifies Patient Safety Hotline according to hospital guidelines.
Order entry of patient exams.
Other related duties as assigned.