Radiology Technologist Mammography

Location & Details

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
No

$7,500 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! Plans, provides and evaluates mammographic and general radiological procedures and techniques; participates in the training of new employees and students as assigned; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Works within the guidelines and requirements of the Mammography Quality Standards Act. Participates in all regulatory requirements related to the section.

Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction.

• Independently operates all mammography units.
• Performs all types of mammography exams and procedures including screening, diagnostic, special imaging mammograms as well as all duties of a general diagnostic technician.
• Produces quality mammograms, by selecting proper factors and accessories, applying adequate compression, proper positioning.
• Reports any malfunctions to the department supervisor or designated manager.
• Prepares rooms for mammography procedures, ensuring proper film and necessary supplies are available.
• Assists Radiologist as necessary during procedures.
• Prepares patients for all mammography exams by providing proper explanation of the procedure, including compression factors, and answers any questions and addresses any patient concerns.
• Responsible for quality control procedures as assigned.
• Performs all necessary quality control procedures as scheduled by the Quality Standards Technologist.
• Documents all results properly and obtains the appropriate approvals in the appropriate time intervals.
• Performs proper film development.
• Develops all films in a consistent manner in the mammography processor.
• Maintains integrity of darkroom.
• Participates in training of students and new employees.
• Maintains room and machine cleanliness before patients enter room and in between each patient.
• Maintains all mammography manuals and participates in the annual Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection as needed.
• Ensures imaging exams and procedure tray set up requires access and handling of non-controlled medications.
• Works in a clinical environment and accounts for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program–Radiologic Technology (Required)

Experience:

(not specified)

Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body;
Certified Radiology Technologist – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT);
Mammography/Breast Imaging Certification – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Communication
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Medical Equipment Management (Mem)
• Preceptor Skills
• Radiation Safety
• Radiology
• Working Independently

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.