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Breast Imaging Specialist, Kensington, Part Time 32 hours

Breast Imaging Specialist, Kensington, Part Time 32 hours

Kaiser PermanenteNot Specified, Maryland, United States
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This position has a $8k sign on bonus

Job Summary :

Under the supervision of the mammography quality program manager and mammography supervisor performs mammograms and breast biopsies following the guidelines of ACR and FDA.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Performs mammography and other related breast imaging procedures.
  • Performs and documents patient assessment / history related to procedures and provides patient care to meet patients needs.
  • Assists physicians (radiologists, surgeons, other specialists) to perform image-guided diagnostic and invasive procedures (e.g. : stereotactic biopsy, needle localization. Galactograms).
  • Applies knowledge and principles of radiation protection to achieve radiation exposures ALARA for patients, self and others.
  • Applies knowledge and principles of Universal Precautions, aseptic and sterile techniques, to minimize exposure to / spread infectious organisms.
  • Maintains manual and computerized patient, department records.
  • Performs and documents equipment QC according to dept protocol : recognizes and reports any malfunction or variation to the mammography manager, maintenance or bio-med. Audits processing sensitometry records and other equipment / accessory QC data for compliance with policy and trends / problem identification.
  • Provides practical instruction for student and other mammographers while demonstrating effective communicating and conflict resolution.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures to include the use of specialized instrumentation, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance.
  • Assesses medical and related equipment problems, taking appropriate corrective action when needed, including requesting repairs from outside entities.
  • Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
  • Schedule mammographic procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications : Experience

  • Three (3) years total of mammography experience, including one year experience with breast biopsy procedures required.

    • Education

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Graduation from an approved school of radiology required.
  • Associates degree or accredited hospital based Rad.Tech. Program required

    • License, Certification, Registration

  • Radiologic Technologist License (Maryland)
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification
  • Basic Life Support

    • Additional Requirements :

  • May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination skills, walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.
  • Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
  • In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

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    Breast Imaging • Not Specified, Maryland, United States