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Kaiser Permanente · 5 months ago

Mammography Technologist

Duluth, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform a variety of screening and diagnostic procedures in a safe and efficient manner. The role involves reviewing and transmitting images and reports to appropriate physicians while ensuring compliance with governing regulations and providing patient care.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of mammography procedures

Documents patient assessment and history

Provides patient education

Applies the professions code of ethics in all aspects of practice and is competent in all relative skills for a Mammographer

Complies with all governing regulations

Escalates all unusual (not typical) situations to the supervisor in a timely manner

Troubleshoots and manages equipment concerns to include engaging service vendor

Stocks and cleans exam rooms/work areas

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mammography Technologist CertificationRadiologic Technologist CertificationBasic Life SupportClinical knowledgeExposure factors knowledgeCustomer service aptitudeMicrosoft OfficeTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsProblem solving

Required

Minimum one (1) year as a Mammographer

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist

Radiologic Technologist Certification

Basic Life Support required at hire

Demonstrated collaborative/team oriented work style

Demonstrated strong clinical knowledge base and judgment, preferably in ambulatory care setting

Ability to analyze, integrate, and use quantitative data/information in making business decisions and problem solving

Understanding of the Kaiser Permanentes core values and service model

Demonstration of good judgment, organizational skills and professionalism

General knowledge of EH&S, OSHA, MQSA, ACR, Radiation Safety and Protection

General knowledge of policies and procedures for the delivery of healthcare services

Computer Skills; Microsoft Office

Registration in multiple disciplines

Complete a Customer Service Assessment

Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment

Ability to complete patient documentation (written/electronic) to effectively communicate with the interpreting physician

Ability to work effectively within the role independently and with other team members

Understands and uses correct exposure factors, compression and angulation to produce quality images

ARRT Pocket card

Documentation of 40 hours of mammography if training done after 4/28/1999 or if mammography training was done before 4/28/1999, (2) signed and filled out Attestation forms for mammography

Proof of 200 Mammograms done in last 2 years, needs to be on the facilities letterhead with signature of certifying official

Proof of 15 mammography specific, (Category A) continuing education units completed within the last 36 months

New Section I ACR form (2-sided copy that needs to be completed) Please note that a separate request will be made for this form when needed