Mammography Technologist - Imaging Dover - Evenings

Wellspan Health•Dover, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine screening and diagnostic mammography procedures, or routine screening and at least two other modalities such as x-ray, EKG or bone densitometry, or performs screening mammography in a mobile environment according to established practices and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities Performs routine screening and diagnostic mammography procedures, or routine screening and at least two other modalities such as x-ray, EKG or bone densitometry, or performs screening mammography in a mobile environment. Obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. If performing bone densitometry exams, positions patients safely while performing scans of the spine, hip and/or forearm. Under the direction of a Team Leader, is responsible for assisting in the training of other technologists, certifying that techs meet competencies. Maintains department quality assurance programs. Positions patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedures. Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations. Prepares, maintains and scans appropriate documentation required by the department. Required for All Jobs: Performs other related duties as identified. WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program. WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3 years Relevant experience.
Registered Technologist-Mammography - ARRT Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in mammography procedures. Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

Performs routine screening and diagnostic mammography procedures, or routine screening and at least two other modalities such as x-ray, EKG or bone densitometry, or performs screening mammography in a mobile environment.
Obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
If performing bone densitometry exams, positions patients safely while performing scans of the spine, hip and/or forearm.
Under the direction of a Team Leader, is responsible for assisting in the training of other technologists, certifying that techs meet competencies.
Maintains department quality assurance programs.
Positions patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedures.
Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
Prepares, maintains and scans appropriate documentation required by the department.
Performs other related duties as identified.