Mammographer Technologist

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

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  Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
  
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  Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
  
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  Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
  
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  Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
  
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  Responsible for performing various technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
  
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  Able to independently perform job functions.
  
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  Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
  
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  Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.
  
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  Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.
  
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  Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA.
  
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  Must be primary QC tech at facility, performing at least the required QC at the facility.
  

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:


Maintains Quality Control Program

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  Perform daily quality control functions for Selenia and Dimensions units per FDA & ACR regulations.
  
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  Document daily quality control results and notify supervisor of any abnormal findings or concerns.
  
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  Perform monitor and phantom testing for satellite facilities read at the Kennestone location.
  
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  Report all repairs to Medical Imaging Biomed.
  
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  Report quarterly repeat rates.
  

Maintain Quality Assurance Program

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  Maintain all credentials for technologists, radiologists and physicist according to FDA and ACR guidelines.
  
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  Prepare for annual ACR & FDA inspection.
  
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  Prepare for ACR inspections.
  
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  Work with physicist to remain knowledgeable of new and current regulations.
  
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  Gather peer review information for radiologists and system.
  
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  Assure all physicist recommendations are corrected within 30 days.
  

Tracking and Observation

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  Utilize current tracking system for data collecting statistics.
  
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  Perform mock surveys.
  
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  Communicate all safety concerns and participate in performance Improvement opportunities.
  
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  Assure all physician and patient letters are mailed out within 30 days.
  
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  Work closely with the Interventional nurse and tech extender for patient tracking.
  
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  Assist with pending work reports to assure timely interpretations.
  
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  Assist Radiologist with statistics.
  
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  Build tumor board roster in PACS.
  

Assist in other modalities and/or locations as needed

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  Assist other satellite facilities that need QC/QA guidance.
  
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  Understands pre and post procedural care.
  
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  Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
  
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  Assist patients with education and reducing anxiety.
  
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  Attends departmental meetings giving updates and presentations regarding stats and PI activities.
  

Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed

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  Ability to work in a tracking system environment.
  
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  Provides privacy for patients, family members and customers.
  
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  Utilizes appropriate AIDET techniques.
  
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  Assist Outcomes Department with clinical information regarding patients.
  
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  Direct patients with financial concerns to the appropriate department.
  

Other Responsibilities

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  Performs other duties as assigned.
  
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  Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
  

Required Minimum Education:

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  Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology
  

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

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  ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography
  
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  ARRT-M - ARRT Mammography
  
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  BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
  

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):


Required Minimum Experience:

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  Minimum 1 year of experience as a Mammography Tech Required
  

Required Minimum Skills:

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  Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
  
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  Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.
  
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  Competent to perform all quality control / quality assurance tests based on ACR recommendations and OEM recommendations.
  
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  Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.
  
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  Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA.
  
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  Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
  
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  The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
  
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  Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
  
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  Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
  
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  Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
  
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  Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
  
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  Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
  
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  Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
  
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  Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
  
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  Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
  
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  Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, Department and applicable professional standards.
  
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  Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
  
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  Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.
  

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