To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsible for mammographic examinations using diagnostic radiographic of equipment.
Provides direct patient care to all ages of patients. Contributes to the efficient operation of the Department, ensuring the quality and continuity patient care. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1.
Mammography Exam Knowledge of positioning and anatomy to achieve diagnostic information. Ability to recognize pathology and take added views. Make sure images are marked correctly.
Uses the St. John's marking system on every patient. 2. Printer Knowledge of daily QA procedures.
Knowledge of how to log QA data. Ability to load film into draws Knowledge of whom to call for service. 3. Stereo and Needle Biopsy Ability to perform daily QA on the Multi Care Platinum.
Knowledge to set-up a sterile tray. Pulls prior images, reports and positions the patient for biopsy. Assist physician and ability to image specimen and print image. 4.
Selenia Knowledge to log in, log out and shutdown unit. Ability to select, query and add a new patient. Ability to select different views, delete unexposed views and reject.
Ability to select auto filter, auto kv, auto time, tec, or manual. 5. Images Ability to print images. Ability to resend images to Cad, Pac's or the Dr's work station.
Ability to correct images with the wrong marker. Ability to review alarms and take corrective action. 5. Hospital Information System Change orders.
Print patient's prior reports. Charge all exams/run an uncharge report. Scan all paperwork into EDS (proper areas) 6.
Safety Follows the hospital exposure control plans /bloodborne & airborne pathogens. Uses safe lift equipment when needed. Wears safety equipment, lead aprons, gloves, masks, etc. 7.
Patient Care Always uses AIDET. Make sure patient has correct size gown. Wipes down equipment after every patient.
Helps patient complete forms when needed. Qualifications
Graduate from a AMA approved school of Radiology Technology Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in (R)adiography and (M)ammography.
Must perform 200 mammograms over a 24-month period One year general radiography experience preferred One year of current mammography experience preferred ACCOUNTABILITY: Maintains required 5 annual CEUs in Mammography as required by MQSA. Knowledgeable in mammography positioning. Knowledgeable of radiographic equipment and radiation safety Open accurate and responsive communication, oral or written on an individual basis.
Ability to handle multiple task /projects and meet deadlines. Demonstration of ethical and professional conduct. COMPLEXITY: In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: ARRT registered in radiology mammography and current state license required. CPR certification (BLS) required YNHHS Requisition ID 165380