Mammography- Per Diem Days

Responsibilities

Determination of appropriate mammographic technique and positioning of patient; Actively promote a positive and professional team effort to increase customer satisfaction; Positions patient and adjusts equipment; Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient's condition; Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed tests; Participates in team efforts to reduce wait times, report turn around times, and reduce the amount of lost films; Works in conjunction with registration to expedite patients through the department; Adjusts mammogram schedule to include late and add on patients; Answers phones, schedules patients, answers questions and pages physicians; Files reports, hangs and takes down films; Calls patients back for additional views; Maintains compliance with established safety standards; Adheres to age specific standards; Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records; Checks film quality to assure optimal quality; Performs quality control activities; Coordinates patient flow and communicates with radiologists; Prepares mammographic rooms for procedures; Maintains current ARRT certification, CPR, and state accreditation; Assists radiologists with specialty procedures including ductograms, stereo core biopsies, and Mammotome procedures; Provides direction and instruction to technologists and students

Requirements

Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology; 1 to 2 years experience as a General Radiographer or sonographer; 40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography; Knowledge of breast anatomy; Knowledge of HIS system; Basic Knowledge of RIS system; Effective interpersonal skills; Ability to interact with customers from all levels; IDNS accreditation in medical radiation technology; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT); CPR certified; Must be able to make independent professional decisions pertaining to high quality patient care; High degree of technical skills; Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week; Ability to lift and/or move patients; Heavy lifting: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly; Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints