Radiology Tech (Mammo Cert) Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health•Westerly, RI

130d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for mammographic examinations using diagnostic radiographic of equipment. Provides direct patient care to all ages of patients. Contributes to the efficient operation of the Department, ensuring the quality and continuity patient care.

Requirements

Graduate from an AMA approved school of Radiology Technology.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in (R)adiography and (M)ammography.
Must perform 200 mammograms over a 24-month period.
Maintain required 5 annual CEUs in Mammography as required by MQSA.
Knowledgeable in mammography positioning.
Knowledgeable of radiographic equipment and radiation safety.
Open accurate and responsive communication, oral or written on an individual basis.
Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
Demonstration of ethical and professional conduct.
ARRT registered in radiology mammography and current state license required.
CPR certification (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

One year general radiography experience preferred.
One year of current mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform mammography exams with knowledge of positioning and anatomy to achieve diagnostic information.
Recognize pathology and take added views.
Ensure images are marked correctly using the St. John's marking system.
Perform daily QA procedures for the printer and log QA data.
Load film into drawers and know who to contact for service.
Perform daily QA on the Multi Care Platinum for Stereo and Needle Biopsy.
Set up a sterile tray for biopsies.
Pull prior images, reports, and position patients for biopsies.
Assist physicians, image specimens, and print biopsy images.
Log in, log out, and shut down the Selenia unit.
Select, query, and add new patients on the Selenia unit.
Select different views, delete unexposed views, and reject images on the Selenia unit.
Select auto filter, auto kv, auto time, tec, or manual settings on the Selenia unit.
Print images.
Resend images to Cad, Pac's, or the Dr's work station.
Correct images with the wrong marker.
Review alarms and take corrective action.
Change orders in the Hospital Information System.
Print patient's prior reports.
Charge all exams/run an uncharge report in the Hospital Information System.
Scan all paperwork into EDS in the proper areas.
Follow hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne & airborne pathogens.
Use safe lift equipment when needed.
Wear safety equipment, including lead aprons, gloves, and masks.
Always use AIDET in patient care.
Ensure patients have the correct size gown.
Wipe down equipment after every patient.
Help patients complete forms when needed.