Mammography Technologist - Full Time 80Hours / Pay Period, Days 10Hour Shifts - Bronson Healthcare
About The Position
Under minimal supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Mammography Technologist performs radiographic studies of breast tissue and opens and closes the unit. The role includes preparing exam paperwork, assisting patients through their examinations, producing and quality-checking images, and performing related duties as assigned. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The position is based at the Medical Office Pavilion (South Campus) in Kalamazoo. It is full time, scheduled for 40 hours weekly, with 10-hour day shifts. The technologist maintains equipment and supplies, supports radiologists and physicians, participates in quality assurance activities, and keeps current with developments in radiography and mammography.
Requirements
- Associate's degree required.
- Registered in Diagnostic Radiology required.
- Registration in Mammography through ARRT must be obtained within one year of hire.
- Communication, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
- Basic math, grammar, and spelling skills.
- Ability to cope with confrontation and handle multiple priorities in stressful situations.
- Ability to assist with problem resolution, work alone, and demonstrate patience.
- Ability to adapt to shift work and work in close, crowded areas.
- Ability to cope with high stress and others' anger, fear, or hostility calmly; make fast decisions under pressure; concentrate; and demonstrate flexibility.
- Ability to perform sustained, alert mental and visual work, including interactive or repetitive detailed tasks and personal computer or CRT use.
- Ability to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift light objects up to 20 pounds, assist with heavier tasks such as lifting or moving patients, and assume mildly straining or fatiguing positions and motions.
- Knowledge of setup and procedures used for stereotactic needle localization.
Responsibilities
- Open the unit each morning; turn on, prepare, and test equipment; organize paperwork and supplies for scheduled exams; and report repair or additional testing needs to a supervisor or physicist.
- Greet patients, take a brief history, explain the exam using conversation and educational materials, answer questions, and help address patients' fears and concerns.
- Conduct radiographic examinations, develop and quality-check images, determine whether additional views or radiologist consultation are needed, and verify x-ray readability before releasing patients.
- Prepare patient files for radiologist review, including compiling films and records and ensuring the patient history form is completed and attached.
- Keep the department and dark room clean and orderly, and maintain appropriate supplies and dark room chemicals.
- Close the unit by correctly storing and securing materials and ensuring machines are clean and ready for use.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of radiography and mammography, attending lectures or seminars and sharing relevant new findings with patients.
- Perform radiography and ancillary duties as directed; participate in quality assurance and quality control activities; and coordinate and communicate with other Radiology areas.
- Perform quality assurance testing of x-ray machines and processors, compile data, and maintain daily testing records.
- Know the setup and procedures for stereotactic needle localization and assist doctors with procedures and biopsies.
- Acquire spot magnification and other specialized breast views that may help the radiologist make a diagnosis.
- Maintain unsupervised access to medication rooms for stocking or retrieving supplies.
- Provide outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson's mission, values, and customer service standards.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, the Code of Ethics, and organizational policies and procedures, and adhere to them with honest, ethical, and professional conduct.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
