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Kaiser Permanente · 1 week ago

Mammographer Technologist-Denver, CO- PT

Denver, CO

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$43.91/hr - $57.42/hr

0+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization seeking a Mammographer Technologist. The role involves operating radiology equipment to produce images, ensuring patient safety, and providing quality patient care while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly

Instructs patient in a courteous manner regarding imaging procedures. Positions patients and operates mammographic and or radiographic equipment. Performs radiographic procedures, both fixed and portable. Reviews images for accuracy and technical quality according to established standards. Repeats images as needed; submits images for interpretation by radiologist or designee. Practices ALARA principles and ensures proper radiation safety practices

Assists with procedures (example: Biopsy), follows established guidelines; provides patient education; obtains informed consent as needed; documents appropriate information as required; practices sterile techniques and standard precautions. Documents all quality control as required for MQSA

Utilizes Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) following established practice guidelines

Follows established quality assurance/quality control program. Monitors the operating condition of the equipment and accessories. Contacts service engineer and promptly reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor

Maintains inventory of supplies used, according to established levels

Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately both verbally and with written communication. Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills. Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients in the age group served

Exercises clinical judgment within scope of practice

May operates radiology equipment housed in a mobile coach and may be required to drive a mobile radiology coach

May work with students and may be required to work at the reception desk or on the phones to schedule appointments

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Mammography Technologist CertificationRadiologic Technologist CertificationRadiology Information System (RIS)Picture ArchivingCommunication System (PACS)Electronic Medical Records (EMR)Customer service skillsBasic computer skillsPatient educationClinical judgment

Required

High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED)

Successful completion of a two (2) year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the American Medical Association

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Ability to operate radiologic equipment and perform related technical procedures

Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds

Excellent customer service skills required, with a focus on patient centered care

Basic computer skills required

If hired for or assigned to the mobile mammography coach, must have the ability to provide radiological services in the coach and perform the associated ancillary duties