What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammographer - Part-Time position at Healthstar/CPS?
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Essential Functions:
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Description
Essential Functions:
- Greets patients and provides instructions on procedures.
- Reviews patient information and obtains information regarding prior studies.
- Prepares patients for mammography procedures.
- Positions patient and adjusts equipment, selecting length and intensity for radiation exposure on individual basis.
- Follows established standards for patient care and safety using a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials (following FDA and ACR standards).
- Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms to radiologist’s specifications (under guidance of Lead Interpreting Physician).
- Ensures equipment is in working order. Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
- Sends DICOM images to the PACS for documentation and radiologist dictation.
- Maintains examination rooms. Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
- Must be willing to answer phones and assist with diagnostic radiology exam as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality as directed by HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Knowledge of electronic medical chart reporting and records.
- Knowledge of medical practice procedures related to the Diagnostic Department and operations
- Maintains mammography reporting system.
- Releases information via paper or disk per ACR/FDA standards.
- Sends paper notification to patients and providers per ACR/FPA standards.
- In person regular and punctual attendance
- Must be skilled in customer service and have a pleasant and courteous demeanor while dealing with all patients and callers.
- Must be well organized and detail organized and be able to work independently without much supervision.
- Must have skills in critical thinking, communication, influence and decision making.
- Must have the ability to work cooperatively as a member of office staff and team.
- Must have computer skills
- Able to lift / carry / move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires positioning patients.
- Some stress related to anxious patients.
Education:
- Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology or completed accredited course in radiologic technology.
- Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required
- Mammography Certification preferred at the time of hire, if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date.
- Current state permit / license as general diagnostic radiographer.
- Current CPR