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Job Type : Per Diem
Per Diem
Scheduled Hours : Work Shift :
Work Shift :
Day (United States of America)Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by independently performing mammographic examinations in accordance to department protocols and ACR imaging standards and safety standards, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment This professional technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and the patient experience.
Job Description :
As part of the part of the Breast Care Center team, this position :
- Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.
- Completes patient history questionnaire with the patient and enters data into Meditech.
- Conducts mammography exams, assisting patient in disrobing, being sensitive to the patient privacy and modesty during this highly personal patient contact.
- Adjusts equipment and patient to optimize exam results while trying to make the patient as comfortable as possible.
- Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
- Enters / edits examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charge entries.
- Electronically scans, sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS.
- Maintains / makes entries into department records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
- Responds to supply and equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
- Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.
- Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
- Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. Appropriately follows the chain of command.
Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
- Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols. Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.
- Coordinates work schedule with supervisor to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet our patients’ and physicians’ needs.
- Prepares patient and room for mammography guided breast needle localization examinations, assisting the radiologist in performing the procedure by taking the radiologic images of the targeted area.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
Disinfects equipment in between each patient.
- Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
- Participates in the maintenance of department accreditation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Required : Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology and / or appropriate training to obtain license
Experience :
Required : At least 1 year as a radiologic technologist including training in mammography
Other Skills / Knowledge :
Required : For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS :
Required : American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certified and registered radiographer and mammographer; Massachusetts DPH Radiation Control Program Radiography and Mammography License
LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED : Basic Life Support
POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS : Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
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