Per diem Mammography Technologist

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** Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Hiring Range:**$32.87 - $59.17
** Schedule Details:
** Monday through Friday, Saturday
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 7-3:30, 7:45-4:15, 8-4:30, 11-7:30p
** Shift:
** 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
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* Hours:

** 0
* * Cost Center:
** 10010 - 3586 Hahnemann Mammography This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# #
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Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all times. Performs mammography procedures according to department procedure using standard mammography equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in order to assist physicians in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs related tasks such as assisting patients in positioning for correct anatomical exposure, maintaining order and cleanliness of work area and performing routine clerical tasks.

Works as technologist and performs duties in other areas and/or modalities as necessary.

Job Description

I. Major Responsibilities:
1.  Provides care for the psychological and physical needs of patients undergoing mammographic studies. Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty always. Obtains and examines the requisition for mammography. Always checks patient identification before any procedure is performed. Ensures patient questionnaire is properly completed according to department policy.  
2.  Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate. Prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques as appropriate.  
3.  Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain and effect the desired radiographic screening/diagnostic results as specified by the physician.
4.  Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required.  Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of Radiologist, Supervisor and self-improvement and initiative.  
5.  Calculates and selects proper technical factors based on such information as patient's size, physical condition and suspected pathology.  Sets up equipment as necessary and uses proper technique and exposure factors as necessary and required. Selects equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed.  Selects and record exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient’s age, numerical compression scale and equipment characteristics.  

Places radiopaque markers on image to document breast imaged and projection used.  Positions patient and equipment to provide projections specified by department protocol or requisition form. Evaluate the images to assure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality. Checks equipment and accessories to insure they are in proper operating condition.  
6.  Operates x-ray equipment according to specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance to established routines and techniques  
7.  Ensures that images, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, radiologist interpretation, statistical and billing purposes.  Charges procedures and supplies in department RIS (Radiology Information system).
8.  Assists physicians in the performance of specialized examinations including:  a) Breast implant imaging  b) Diagnostic work-up (for example, magnification, XCCL, LM, implant imaging).  9.  Assists physicians in the performance of specialized examinations if trained in interventional mammography including:  a) Needle localization  b) Breast MRI  c) Breast ultrasound: imaging, biopsy, or fine needle aspiration  d) Stereotactic procedure  e) Ductography  10. Provides orientation and training to new mammographers and other…