SB CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PLAN INC · 5 months ago
Mammography Technologist
SB Clinical Practice Management Plan Inc is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide excellence in clinical care and quality radiographs for diagnosis. The role requires independent judgment and technical expertise in performing mammographic procedures and ensuring safety standards are met.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform Mammographic Radiological procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis
Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, as required
Transfers and positions, provides immobilization devices, as required, to produce diagnostic imaging
Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis
Selects and operates equipment as directed
Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards
Processes films
Performs QA to images and facilitate in the delivery of the images and exams to the file room and PAC’s system for dictation
Assist physician in the administration of opaque media
Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination
Responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures
May be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of technology and ancillary personnel
In the absence of a supervisor or senior technologist, he/she may be designated as acting supervisor
Assist in performing first aid
Conduct periodic quality control tests
Participate or conduct research in required specialty
Maintain adequate records as directed
Maintain order and cleanliness
Secures and returns supplies
Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department
Rotates within the department and other departments and by shift as required
Maintains ethical relationships
Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations
May be required to assist in the development of technical factors and film selection
May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures, not routinely taught
Participate in in-service programs
Participate in annual recertification training, compliance training, HIPPA training
Perform all other related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
The candidate must have a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited Radiology program
Licensed in the State of New York in Diagnostic Radiology
ARRT Registration
ARRT Certified in Mammography
Basic Life Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association or able to obtain within 3 months of employment
One year experience in the field of radiology is preferred, however not required
Must have excellent communications skills
Preferred
Licensed in the State of New York in Contrast Injection