Mammography Technologist

Base Pay Range:$32.66 - $48.99

Job Description:

The Mammography Technologist is a Full Time, Regular position working Monday through Friday, day shift hours at our Inland Imaging Pasco Imaging Center.

Summary:

Responsible for the operation of dedicated mammography equipment to perform radiologic procedures. Typical duties including operating equipment, applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Responsible for obtaining the highest quality radiological exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist per established ACR and Inland Imaging guidelines and protocols.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintains high standard of technical skills in modality by:

Performs diagnostic and screening mammographic studies

Performs mammograms to ACR standards

Appropriate views for particular exam as per radiologist/department protocol

Ability to perform acceptable alternatives when patient condition requires them Ability to physically assist patient to obtain high quality mammogram exam Applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis

Maintains working knowledge of mammography equipment

Completes exam paperwork, coding for billing, patient data for tracking, patient history

Maintains stocked, organized and clean working area including equipment, technologist core area and exam rooms

Responds to requests from patients on information, scheduling or other departments

This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting

Must physically be able to position and maneuver patients to perform mammographic studies.

Performs other duties as assigned

General

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.

Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.

Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.

Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.

Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.

Free of alcohol and drug abuse.

Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.

Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.

Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.

Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.

Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.

Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.

Attendance is a requirement for this position.

Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There is no supervisory responsibility in this position

Advocacy:

Treats all patients with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications:

Education:

AA Degree is required. Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or…