Mammography Technologist

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. The Radiologic Technologist-Mammographer must understand and perform 2D and 3D mammograms, assist radiologists with breast ultrasounds and biopsies, and perform required QC tasks. This position also provides appropriate documentation to meet the strict requirements set by the Indiana State Department of Health, ACR, MQSA/FDA.

Requirements

Indiana licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
ARRT registration, including compliance with professional CEU requirements
Completion of an orientation program on mammographic x-ray equipment based on a procedural manual
Participation in extensive training, maintaining constant attention to detail, while working with anxious patients
Strong foundation of knowledge regarding anatomy and pathology of the breast
Ability to vary positioning depending on body habitus and patient flexibility; demonstrate a high quality of patient positioning
Knowledge of how and why to perform a proper work-up of suspected abnormalities, as a critical member of the breast cancer detection team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening skills
Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities
Working knowledge of EPIC and PACS system
Knowledge of drug utilization and safety procedures to minimize risk to adult and geriatric patients, coworkers and self
Demonstrated ability to produce quality digital radiographic images
Demonstrated ability to select proper exposure factors to result in the desired image quality
Ability to follow both written and oral instructions
Ability to handle patient contacts with high degree of tact and patience

Responsibilities

Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health's values
Attends, participates and complies with all Joint Commission and ISDH mandated programs developed by Eskenazi Health and/or the Radiology department
Performs 2D and 3D screening and diagnostic breast imaging procedures with use of diagnostic mammographic, ultrasonic, and stereotactic localization modalities
Reports problems with equipment, staff, or operations within the department
Provides adequate and timely communications with staff; encourages involvement and participation in departmental operations
Assists the radiologist and/or radiology resident with radiographic and ultrasonic exams
Adheres to and follows all quality control procedures and protocols, including accurate and timely documentation of results, as required by Federal and State regulations
Adheres to and follows all regulations concerning the ACR Mammography Accreditation Program
Complies with National Patient Safety Goals
Uses universal precautions when in contact with blood and other bodily fluids
Accurately enters all appropriate patient and departmental data, including order, track and charge in EPIC
Trains and precepts students and/or new employees
Must remain in compliance with all accreditations including but not limited to: American College of Radiology, Indiana State Department of Health and The Joint Commission education, license and certification requirements.