Mammography Technologist - Methodist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

17d•$31 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

To perform routine and specialized diagnostic radiological procedures including invasive procedures for patients of all ages in order to confirm or deny required treatment. This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of the radiologist.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered in Mammography (M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Associate's Degree: Radiologic Technology (Required)

Responsibilities

Performs mammographic exams in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of medical imaging to assigned patients of all ages
Exhibits competency in performing mammographic procedures.
Competent in all invasive mammographic guided procedures including but not limited to stereo/Tomo biopsy, galactogram, localization procedures, specimen imaging, specimens from Histology
Knowledgeable about views required for each exam.
Uses proper compression
Obtains accurate histories and explains rationale for procedure to patients/families.
Enhances image quality through the use of appropriate exposure factors.
Identifies images with appropriate markers and patient identification.
Positions for appropriate view, making patient as comfortable as possible
Performs patient education throughout exam
Protects patient privacy as much as possible
Completes a minimum of 200 mammography procedures/year
Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in multiple areas of mammography
Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels
Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room
Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC/QA tests
Competent in DEXA procedures
Competent on Mammography workstation
Promptly completes paperwork and obtaining images to ensure timely turn-around in providing a report to the physician's office.
Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure efficient patient throughput
Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs.
Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students
Shares knowledge and guides fellow technologist/students with proper department protocol and procedures.
Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment.
Completes work within assigned shift.
Uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care of patients.
Uses slow time to improve area appearance and accept additional assignment such as checking mammography schedules.