Mammography Technologist, Full-Time- Days

• Reviews physician’s order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested.
• Reviews images for proper positioning, technique and identification.
• Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation, and all other applicable federal, state, local, and institutional regulations with regard to confidentiality.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient’s age, numerical compression scale, and technical equipment characteristics.
• Actively participates in the quality assurance program by performing specific quality control procedures as directed by the Imaging Center Leader or Imaging Team Leader.
• Maintains physical work environment to be in compliance with regulatory certifying agencies. Adheres to all infection control regulations.
• Upholds the Mission Statement of UCMC: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring.
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the online picture archive and the radiology information system by consistent and accurate input of data into the system.
• Performs a variety of clinical breast procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for any given examination; evaluates images for diagnostic quality prior to submitting for interpretation.
• Assist physician in set-up and performance of breast interventional procedures.
• Recognize report and document malfunctions of technical equipment.
• Interfaces with customers, patients and their family members, medical staff, and visitors, in a friendly, professional, courteous and accommodating manner; demonstrates the consistent use of the AIDET principles; demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible.
• Shares information about new techniques and procedures with colleagues; assists in the training of new staff and student technologists.
• Recognizes report and document malfunctions of technical equipment.
• Follows established workflows.

• Minimum 3 years experience as a radiographer
• Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Must demonstrate good decision making and judgment skills
• Must be able to function in fast paced environment
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
• High school graduate or equivalency required.
• Certificate from approved AMA program in Radiological Technology required.
• Maintain required mammography continuing education as mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act
• Current Advanced Certification Certificate in Mammography by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists
• Must demonstrate excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills

Licenses/Certifications:

• American Registry of Radiological Technologists certification
• American Registry of Radiological Technologists Advanced Certification in Mammography
• CPR Certification
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency licenses

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.00FTE
• Shift: Days
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available
• Unit/Department: Rad Breast Imaging-DCAM

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