Mammography Technologist (PRN) - UH/LMC Medical Imaging (varied shifts)

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Mammography Technologist (PRN) - UH / LMC Medical Imaging (varied shifts)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Pavilion Medical Imaging

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County / Kansas City.

We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service.

During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses :

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology.

Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners.

As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care.

The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families.

UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.

It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services.

We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Corporate Supervisor, Mammography, the Mammography technologist understands mammography workflow, and is properly skilled to achieve quality mammographic images within a reasonable expectation from hire.

He / she participates in performance improvement utilizing the MQSA's EQUIP program, and continuously collaborates with the Lead Interpreting Physician (LIP) for breast imaging.

He / she ensures that all breast imaging performed follows ACR guidelines as well as following the LIP's department protocols.

All mammography technologists must collectively work as a team to ensure all quality control and quality assurance meets the requirements of MQSA Law.

He / she will willing assist medical imaging leaders in training and evaluating new mammography staff. Mammography technologists maybe required to help in other modalities as assigned as a regular part of their duties at assigned locations.

• Required-High school diploma or the equivalent and graduation from a radiology program.
• Required-ARRT certified; must maintain registration status.
• Required-willingness and skill set to perform diagnostic X-ray when requested.
• Must maintain continuing education and continuing experience requirements per MQSA law as well as follow any state regulations, and accreditation requirement.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Good written communication skills are required.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Must maintain CPR certification for continued employment.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds to assist employees.
• Travel to multiple UH locations possible when necessary.
• Preferred-1 year of experience in mammography and be certified as an RT (R) (M).
• Preferred-Experience in Mammography Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
• Preferred-Strong knowledge of MQSA Guidelines and ACR Accreditation process.
• Preferred-Ability to cross train and pass competencies.
14 days ago