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Mammography Technologist – Evening Shift – Outpatient Imaging
Company | Adventist HealthCare |
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Location | Germantown, MD, USA |
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Salary | $34.58 – $51.87 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED – required
- Attended approved Radiology Program – required
- ARRT (RT) – Required
- (Mammo)(M) – Required
- Active BLS Certification through the American Heart Association
- 1-2 years of office experience required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer)
- Excellent telephone skills and technique
- Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
- Ability to use basic office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, fax, multi-line telephone system)
- Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to work in busy, fast pace environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Performs all Mammographic imaging studies.
- Properly identifies patients, reviews order and selects appropriate protocol in order to maximize quality and safe patient care.
- Produce high quality diagnostic images in a timely manner while providing excellent patient care.
- Receive patients, explains procedures and answers all patient questions and concerns pertaining to the exam.
- To be able to perform a variety of special imaging examinations including Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) using established or dictated protocols, equipment and perform as needed.
- Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems applicable to Breast Imaging (HIS, RIS, PACS, MagView).
- Operates imaging and other related equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Monitors and assists patients, before during and after examinations.
- Recognize patient discomfort or medical problem and take appropriate actions if needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Maintain patient, hospital and employee confidentiality.
- To be able to provide quality care to patients of varying categories, i.e., Wheelchair bound, cognitive impaired.
- Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients we serve in the office.
- To perform quality control, assist with and maintain pertinent local, state and federal records as applicable to different sections as well as inspections, i.e., ACR and MQSA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates of Applied Science (AAS) preferred not required