Mammographer Technologist
Wellstar
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
À propos
* Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
* Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
* Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
* Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
* 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.
* Able to independently perform job functions.
* Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
* Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.
* Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.
* Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA.
* 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
* Perform daily quality control functions for Selenia and Dimensions units per FDA & ACR regulations.
* Document daily quality control results and notify supervisor of any abnormal findings or concerns.
* Perform monitor and phantom testing for satellite facilities read at the Kennestone location.
* Report all repairs to Medical Imaging Biomed.
* Report quarterly repeat rates.
Maintain Quality Assurance Program
* Maintain all credentials for technologists, radiologists and physicist according to FDA and ACR guidelines.
* Prepare for annual ACR & FDA inspection.
* Prepare for ACR inspections.
* Work with physicist to remain knowledgeable of new and current regulations.
* Gather peer review information for radiologists and system.
* Assure all physicist recommendations are corrected within 30 days.
Tracking and Observation
* Utilize current tracking system for data collecting statistics.
* Perform mock surveys.
* Communicate all safety concerns and participate in performance Improvement opportunities.
* Assure all physician and patient letters are mailed out within 30 days.
* Work closely with the Interventional nurse and tech extender for patient tracking.
* Assist with pending work reports to assure timely interpretations.
* Assist Radiologist with statistics.
* Build tumor board roster in PACS.
Assist in other modalities and/or locations as needed
* Assist other satellite facilities that need QC/QA guidance.
* Understands pre and post procedural care.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
* Assist patients with education and reducing anxiety.
* Attends departmental meetings giving updates and presentations regarding stats and PI activities.
Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed
* Ability to work in a tracking system environment.
* Provides privacy for patients, family members and customers.
* Utilizes appropriate AIDET techniques.
* Assist Outcomes Department with clinical information regarding patients.
* Direct patients with financial concerns to the appropriate department.
Other Responsibilities
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
* Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
* ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography
* ARRT-M - ARRT Mammography
* BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
* Minimum 1 year of experience as a Mammography Tech Required
Required Minimum Skills:
* Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
* Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.
* Competent to perform all quality control / quality assurance tests based on ACR recommendations and OEM recommendations.
* Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.
* Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA.
* Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
* The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
* Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
* Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
* Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
* Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
* Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
* Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
* 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.
* Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
* 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.
* Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
* Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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