Registered Mammography Technologist - Southeast - Radiology

El Rio Health•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

JOB PURPOSE:The Registered Mammography Technologist performs digital mammograms that are of high quality. Registered Mammography Technologist performs digital mammograms in compliance with manufacturer’s guidelines using the standard views as set forth by Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and by Federal and State Regulations. The primary goal of the Registered Mammography Technologist at El Rio Health is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions. Essential Job Functions: Operates specialized X-ray equipment and performs various mammography related procedures including screenings and diagnostic studies. Performs Digital Mammograms of high diagnostic quality. Performs QA checks as recommended by the MQSA and manufacturer recommendations. Performs Mammographic exams as per specified department protocols. Enters radiologist findings into the mammography tracking system(s). Provide a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately address or inform management of safety issues or potential hazards; adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participate in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team. Interviews patients to establish breast care history and documents via the mammogram questionnaire and in the appropriate designated mammography reporting system(s). Explains procedure to patients to ease anxiety thus reassuring the patient. Ensures completed exams are sent via PACS to the Radiologist for reading. Performs weekly QC on the radiologist mammography reading monitor. Maintains exceptional level of customer service; address and resolve complaints; serve as an example by providing excellent service to internal and external customers, employees, and patients. Demonstrate and model El Rio Behavioral Standards in all interactions with patients, co-workers, and visitors. Demonstrates service excellence through the use of AIDET principles consistently applied with all patients, community members, co-workers, and colleagues. Annually reviews job description and performance goals with department manager. If necessary, reviews with Radiologists to clarify additional views and the location of the nodules/masses in question. Reviews digital mammogram images with Ultra-Sonographer to ensure correct scanning of the targeted area. Embraces and promotes a professional working environment based on understanding and respect for diversity and multi-culturalism in all its forms; demonstrate sensitivity, acknowledge varied beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and customs, and encourage communication and appreciation of all forms of diversity. Participates in educating patients in the importance of mammograms. Educates group tours on digital mammogram procedures performed at El Rio Community Health Center Completes all work on time. Ensures radiology order is complete with all documentation. Completes/closes all exams in the PACS and EHR program to submit billing information to the Business Office Maintains continued mammography education as required by ARRT and MQSA standards. Learns and implements new software programs into daily workflow as they become available. Complies with all facility policies and procedures including but not limited to those addressing HIPAA and Compliance and performs other duties as assigned. Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.)
A graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Five (5) years of mammography experience.
Possess and maintain the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) Certificate
Possess current certificate as a Registered Mammographic Technologist from Arizona Department of Health Services.
Fifteen (15) CEUs in a 36-month period that pertains specifically to mammography.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment if required by specific El Rio Health location.
Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.
If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements

Nice To Haves

Seven (7) years of mammography experience.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both language

Responsibilities

Operates specialized X-ray equipment and performs various mammography related procedures including screenings and diagnostic studies.
Performs Digital Mammograms of high diagnostic quality.
Performs QA checks as recommended by the MQSA and manufacturer recommendations.
Performs Mammographic exams as per specified department protocols.
Enters radiologist findings into the mammography tracking system(s).
Provide a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately address or inform management of safety issues or potential hazards; adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participate in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
Interviews patients to establish breast care history and documents via the mammogram questionnaire and in the appropriate designated mammography reporting system(s).
Explains procedure to patients to ease anxiety thus reassuring the patient.
Ensures completed exams are sent via PACS to the Radiologist for reading.
Performs weekly QC on the radiologist mammography reading monitor.
Maintains exceptional level of customer service; address and resolve complaints; serve as an example by providing excellent service to internal and external customers, employees, and patients.
Demonstrate and model El Rio Behavioral Standards in all interactions with patients, co-workers, and visitors.
Demonstrates service excellence through the use of AIDET principles consistently applied with all patients, community members, co-workers, and colleagues.
Annually reviews job description and performance goals with department manager.
If necessary, reviews with Radiologists to clarify additional views and the location of the nodules/masses in question.
Reviews digital mammogram images with Ultra-Sonographer to ensure correct scanning of the targeted area.
Embraces and promotes a professional working environment based on understanding and respect for diversity and multi-culturalism in all its forms; demonstrate sensitivity, acknowledge varied beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and customs, and encourage communication and appreciation of all forms of diversity.
Participates in educating patients in the importance of mammograms.
Educates group tours on digital mammogram procedures performed at El Rio Community Health Center
Completes all work on time.
Ensures radiology order is complete with all documentation.
Completes/closes all exams in the PACS and EHR program to submit billing information to the Business Office
Maintains continued mammography education as required by ARRT and MQSA standards.
Learns and implements new software programs into daily workflow as they become available.
Complies with all facility policies and procedures including but not limited to those addressing HIPAA and Compliance and performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position
Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.