Mammography Technologist

Health Care District of Palm Beach County•Lake Worth, FL

15d

About The Position

Essential Functions Performs a variety of mammography procedures Ensures that diagnostic quality mammograms are accurately produced according to established protocols. Selects appropriate exposure factors and positioning techniques. Adjusts techniques for optimum mammogram and the lowest dose achievable. Follows radiation safety techniques to conform to ALARA. Performs and documents quality control measures on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Implements corrective action if required. Maneuvers patients into the correct position for mammography procedures. Uses and adjusts immobilization and supportive devices to ensure patient safety, precise positioning and to minimize patient discomfort. Ensures all documentation is accurate prior to the start of a procedure. Provider’s orders are checked to confirm the exam ordered matches exam to be performed. Verifies patient ID per Community Health Center’s procedures Maintains all logs and tracking documentation related to mammography, to include the medical outcomes log. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of MQSA standards and ensure adherence in all aspects of mammography practice. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all mammography procedures, including quality control (QC) test, in accordance with MQSA regulations. Ensure compliance with EQUIP (Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program) requirements and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrating experience with the accreditation process, including knowledge of ACR and FDA guidelines. Ensures that all patient data and required technical data are entered accurately into computer system. Inputs patient charges accurately. Prints films and burn CDs as needed. Maintains inventory of supplies. Informs clinic supervisor of needed supplies as necessary. Uses equipment safely and as directed by policies and instruction. Reports any identified equipment breakdown or malfunction to the Manager of Radiology. Maintains cleanliness of equipment after use. Follows and adheres to all aspects of the Health Care District’s Code of Conduct. Emergency duty may be required of the incumbent that includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats or disasters, man-made or natural. Additional Duties: This job description reflects thegeneral duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of thejob as identified and shall not be considered as a complete description of allthe work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition. Management of the Health CareDistrict of Palm Beach County reserves the right to assign duties not listedherein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district that has served as a healthcare safety net for more than 36 years to fill in gaps in access to healthcare services. This unique healthcare system covers the entire county and provides a wide range of services such as nine community health centers (Federally Qualified Health Centers) which serve everyone regardless of ability to pay; school health teams in 172 public schools; a lifesaving Trauma Hawk aeromedical helicopter program; a rural, public teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center; an award-winning skilled nursing center; a ground ambulance program for Health Care District patients needing a higher level of care and the county’s Trauma Agency, which ensures quality outcomes within the county’s trauma system and leads initiatives to prevent traumatic injury. We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, military or veteran status, age, sex, pregnancy status, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or identification status, or any other legally recognized category protected by jurisdictional, state or federal law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. We are also committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. As such, we are a Drug-Free Workplace. This role may require Agency of Health Care Administration (AHCA) background screening and clearance. As required under House Bill 531, applicants may review AHCA’s education and awareness information at the following link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Requirements

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of MQSA standards and ensure adherence in all aspects of mammography practice.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all mammography procedures, including quality control (QC) test, in accordance with MQSA regulations.
Ensure compliance with EQUIP (Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program) requirements and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrating experience with the accreditation process, including knowledge of ACR and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of mammography procedures
Ensures that diagnostic quality mammograms are accurately produced according to established protocols.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and positioning techniques. Adjusts techniques for optimum mammogram and the lowest dose achievable.
Follows radiation safety techniques to conform to ALARA.
Performs and documents quality control measures on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Implements corrective action if required.
Maneuvers patients into the correct position for mammography procedures. Uses and adjusts immobilization and supportive devices to ensure patient safety, precise positioning and to minimize patient discomfort.
Ensures all documentation is accurate prior to the start of a procedure. Provider’s orders are checked to confirm the exam ordered matches exam to be performed.
Verifies patient ID per Community Health Center’s procedures
Maintains all logs and tracking documentation related to mammography, to include the medical outcomes log.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of MQSA standards and ensure adherence in all aspects of mammography practice.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all mammography procedures, including quality control (QC) test, in accordance with MQSA regulations.
Ensure compliance with EQUIP (Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program) requirements and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrating experience with the accreditation process, including knowledge of ACR and FDA guidelines.
Ensures that all patient data and required technical data are entered accurately into computer system.
Inputs patient charges accurately.
Prints films and burn CDs as needed.
Maintains inventory of supplies. Informs clinic supervisor of needed supplies as necessary.
Uses equipment safely and as directed by policies and instruction. Reports any identified equipment breakdown or malfunction to the Manager of Radiology. Maintains cleanliness of equipment after use.
Follows and adheres to all aspects of the Health Care District’s Code of Conduct.
Emergency duty may be required of the incumbent that includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats or disasters, man-made or natural.