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The Christ Hospital Health Network · 3 months ago

Mammography Tech - Liberty Radiology Imaging - Part Time - Days

Cincinnati, OH

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Mammography Tech to operate mammography equipment and produce diagnostic breast images. The role involves assisting radiologists with procedures and ensuring high-quality imaging while providing excellent patient care and education.

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Responsibilities

Positions patient, obtains images and archives procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic quality images within the clinical image quality standards established by the ACR

Documents pertinent patient information such as breast health history, family history, scars, moles, location of lumps, etc

Correctly inputs all patient information into ID flasher systems

Documents pertinent patient information including beast health history, family history, scars, moles, location of lumps, etc

Knowledge of quality control procedures

Educates patient on breast self-exams, providing literature and answering questions as needed

Notifies patient of need to return for additional imaging studies

Follows needle localization protocol, which includes informing family of the progress of the procedure

Documents test and significant facts on the Patient History Form

Cooperation with radiologist in his/her request for additional studies

Assists Radiologist during core needle biopsies if applicable

Treats everyone in a courteous and respectful manner

Greets patients by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and date of birth

Explains procedure and solicits questions to assure understanding, showing sympathy and using discretion when communicating with patient

Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns following up on issues or contacting someone who can

Communicates with all customers, coworkers, physicians, and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences

Attempts to expedite house patient tests

Provides for mobility of patient through any needed physical assistance recognizing patients decreased tolerance to hot/cold and tries to provide patient comfort

Speaks distinctly to patient

Maintains patient's privacy

Aware of potential patient loss of strength and flexibility

Attempts to reduce patient's anxiety and fears. Repeats instructions if necessary

Is careful in positioning realizing that skin is fragile

Verifies all images are matched and linked in PACS

Obtains patient's signature on release form and faxes for previous outside films

Answers phone using correct courteous manner

Maintains a working knowledge of all Information Systems, including but not limited to RIS and PACS. Scans documents, enters data correctly, charges, tracks data correctly and in a timely manner

Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately

Knows process and can perform task of burning images to a CD

Utilizes appropriate radiation reducing techniques that do not compromise high quality images

Protects patients, self, and all other personnel from radiation exposure

Observe patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals including but not limited to appropriate hand washing, proper identification of patients, labeling containers, meds administration etc

Complies with all HIPAA requirements, maintaining privacy and confidentiality

Understands and could execute policies and procedures in cases of medical emergency, fire, tornados, and other emergency situations

Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties and stay current with changes as they occur by attending 75% of all department meetings. Participates in department in-services and reviews memos, emails, and bulletins for areas of responsibility

Works to accommodate patients scheduling needs; to best to utilize personnel and equipment while maintaining quality. Works cooperatively with reception staff in all modalities assisting as needed

Keeps rooms stocked and equipment cleaned according to department standards. Performs other duties as required or directed

Reports all equipment problems to leadership, clinical engineering, and coworkers, keeping informed of status. Properly uses and maintains equipment utilizing safety techniques. Is proactive in identifying issues and works to get them resolved in a timely manner

Adheres to time and attendance policy and discuss any variation from the schedule with leadership

Maintains appropriate active credentials (state licensure and ARRT) and submits within established requirements by Imaging policy

Demonstrates willingness to assist in departmental changes to improve workflow and learn new processes and duties as needed to keep department viable

Performs other duties within scope of practice as assigned

Performs bone densitometry exams (if applicable)

Qualification

MammographyRadiologic TechnologyARRT certificationMedical terminologyPatient positioningEquipment operationODHKBMIRT certificationContinuing education

Required

Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology, and/or has completed on the job experience/training which allows the technologist to obtain certification

1 year experience in Mammography preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology, patient positioning, and equipment operation

5 C.E. hours in Mammography required each year OR 15 C.E. hours within a three-year period

ARRT Radiologic Technology

ODH or KBMIRT Radiologic Technology