Mammographer Technologist

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Work Shift   Day (United States of America)  

Job Summary  
* Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.  
* Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.  
* Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.  
* Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.  
* Responsible for performing various technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.  
* Able to independently perform job functions.  
* Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.  
* Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.  
* Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.  
* Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA.  
* Must be primary QC tech at facility, performing at least the required QC at the facility.
Core Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Maintains Quality Control Program  
* Perform daily quality control functions for Selenia and Dimensions units per FDA & ACR regulations.  
* Document daily quality control results and notify supervisor of any abnormal findings or concerns.  
* Perform monitor and phantom testing for satellite facilities read at the Kennestone location.  
* Report all repairs to Medical Imaging Biomed.  
* Report quarterly repeat rates.
Maintain Quality Assurance Program  
* Maintain all credentials for technologists, radiologists and physicist according to FDA and ACR guidelines.  
* Prepare for annual ACR & FDA inspection.  
* Prepare for ACR inspections.  
* Work with physicist to remain knowledgeable of new and current regulations.  
* Gather peer review information for radiologists and system.  
* Assure all physicist recommendations are corrected within 30 days.
Tracking and Observation  
* Utilize current tracking system for data collecting statistics.  
* Perform mock surveys.  
* Communicate all safety concerns and participate in performance Improvement opportunities.  
* Assure all physician and patient letters are mailed out within 30 days.  
* Work closely with the Interventional nurse and tech extender for patient tracking.  
* Assist with pending work reports to assure timely interpretations.  
* Assist Radiologist with statistics.  
* Build tumor board roster in PACS.
Assist in other modalities and/or locations as needed  
* Assist other satellite facilities that need QC/QA guidance.  
* Understands pre and post procedural care.  
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.  
* Assist patients with education and reducing anxiety.  
* Attends departmental meetings giving updates and presentations regarding stats and PI activities.
Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed  
* Ability to work in a tracking system environment.  
* Provides privacy for patients, family members and customers.  
* Utilizes appropriate AIDET techniques.  
* Assist Outcomes Department with clinical information regarding patients.  
* Direct patients with financial concerns to the appropriate department.
Other Responsibilities  
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
* Complies with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

* Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology   Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.  
* ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography  
* ARRT-M - ARRT Mammography  
* BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor   Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required

Minimum Experience:

* Minimum 1 year of experience as a Mammography Tech Required   Required Minimum

Skills:

* Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.  
* Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.  
* Competent to perform all quality control / quality assurance tests based on ACR recommendations and OEM recommendations.  
* Able to document results of QC/QA accurately and timely on approved ACR or OEM forms.  
* Keeps abreast of new rules and regulations set forth by ACR and/or FDA/MQSA.  
* Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and…