Mammography Technologist

UnitedHealth Group•Brewster, NY

2d•$29 - $56

About The Position

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Mammography Technologist I will be responsible for performing quality patient care and mammographic images for successful diagnostic of patients for the radiologist. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) (M) certified
Diagnostic Mammography certified
Demonstrated ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
1+ years of experience as a general radiologic technologist
Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization

Responsibilities

Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
Demonstrate competency performing all mammographic procedures and the operation of all related equipment
Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system
Obtain mammographic images according to guidelines
Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
All clinical aspects of mammography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years Maintain CPR certification
Observe patient vital signs during examination
Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules).
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires.
Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems
Perform daily QA evaluations, i.e. processor QC and phantom QC
Monthly, quarterly, and yearly QC testing documentation
Perform all mammographic images daily in guidelines to ACR accreditation
Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
Provide excellent patient care by addressing concerns before and after examination
Examine radiologic film for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion Troubleshoot processor, mammographic machine, and order supplies
Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
Ensure a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality
Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action
Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops