Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
Job Objective:
Produces quality screening and diagnostic mammography exams. Performs breast ultrasounds, if applicable, assists radiologist with procedural exams, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) exams; educates patients regarding procedures and accurately documents procedures completed and procedure codes.
Job Description:
Education:
Required: Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved School of Radiologic Technology
Licensure/Certification:
Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology (R) and Mammography (M) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Breast (BR); California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Mammography license; American Heart Association BLS
Experience:
Required: One (1) year of experience as a Mammography Technologist performing screening mammography
Preferred: Diagnostic mammography experience
Essential Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
- Interacts compassionately and effectively with patients providing a Five Star experience by reducing anxieties; provides explanations of procedures and equipment, and answers questions
- Escorts patient from sub-wait area to procedure room.
- Explains procedure to patient prior to beginning exam.
- Obtains appropriate breast and family history before procedure is completed.
- Explains comparative film review and obtains patient film release signature, as appropriate.
- Performs appropriate screening procedure or diagnostic procedure.
- Performs breast ultrasounds, if applicable.
- Assists with stereotactic core biopsies, ultrasound core biopsies and needle localizations.
- May be required to assist/perform Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
- Completes all documentation accurately and timely in EHR and PACS systems.
- Performs bone density screening as requested.
- Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and rooms.
- Maintains current and adequate CEUs per Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and state regulatory requirements and remains proficient in using diagnostic equipment.
- Cross trains to learn all modalities including ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, localization procedures, etc.
- Follows department timekeeping procedures; obtains prior authorization for any overtime.
- Works at main campus and satellite facilities.
Essential Skils:
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
- Proficient in use of mammography, ultrasound and DEXA equipment
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
- Knowledgeable in special procedures and diagnostic procedures
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
- Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
