What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist position at MD_HCHN Holy Cross Health, Inc.?
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Highlights: Competitive salary Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b) Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules Advancement: Career growth opportunities Location: Silver Spring Status: Part-time Description: Produces high quality radiographs while providing professional and quality care to the patients. Ensures that radiographs are taken in accordance with the State regulations and in conjunction with the ALARA principle. Accountable for adhering to the guidelines, conducting and maintaining records of quality control test required by the ACR for the accreditation for mammography. Responsibilities: Identifies care needs of patients/significant others and implements interventions and utilizes equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served to include: neonates, infants, pediatric, young adults, middle adults and late adults. Assists physicians with imaging procedures, i.e. needle placements. Researches and obtains prior mammogram films as well as reports to ensure proper patient care as well as maintaining patient records. Assures all exams are completed and transmitted to the appropriate locations. Assures proper patient identification, appropriate requisition/exam check-in documentation and is entered into PACS correctly Assures all exam date entry is correct and completed Able to operate all equipment to include DR, CR, fluoro , diagnostic rooms and portable machines. Able to perform the variety of exams that are performed in diagnostic radiology. Selects correct technical factors, cones, collimates and shields patients, and ensures that a grid is utilized when appropriate, to ensure an image is of diagnostic quality. Will participate in educating students, will observe and provide feedback to students completing diagnostic studies in a professional manner. Will generate appropriate documentation regarding the maintenance of equipment and supplies. Reports to and is evaluated by the Diagnostic Supervisor and the Director of Medical Imaging Services. What you will need: Graduate of a JRC/ERT approved Radiologic Technology Program Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R) Licensed by the State of Maryland. CPR Certified Certification by the ARRT for mammography About us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.