Mammography Technologist III

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• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more

Our Mammography team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.

Mammography Technologist III evaluate and implement care of adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and invasive breast needle procedures. Provide care to patient populations with complex health issues and serves as a clinical resources to staff. Also, coordinate patient flow in absence of Mammography Technologist Clinician IV.

• Resolves issues that arise during operations and interprets related policies to ensure quality care.
• May serve on and participate in committees and cost containment activities.
• Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
• Identifies more complex or subtle patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes.
• Assists colleagues in recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient care situations.
• Collaborates with other health disciplines concerning patient care.
• Regularly provides direct care for the more complex patients with minimal supervision.
• Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Participates in the development and revision of patient care and operational forms including clinical pathways.
• Completes and maintains advanced certification.
• Develops or revises policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient populations to improve the quality of patient care.
• Assists in identifying ways in which patient outcomes can be modified, through research and/or quality monitoring activities to improve the quality of patient care.
• Participates on committee/council or PI team.
• Assist in research and related activities in the department of radiology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with the ARRT.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in Mammography.
• They must also have two (2) years experience with invasive mammography procedures such as needle biopsy to include stereotactic breast biopsy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.