Lead Mammography Technologist Weekdays

Overview

UP TO 20K HIRING INCENTIVE AND 5K RELOCATION

Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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• Cost Accounting Type:
  Fixed Direct
• Exempt:
  No
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Imaging and Medical Director of Radiology
• Performs diagnostic imaging on patients using established medical imaging procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates quality controls and quality assurance to ensure imaging and instrumentation results are reported accurately and reflect patient status.
• This position is represented by RCHEA.

• LINE OF AUTHORITY:
  Mammography Lead - Director of Medical Imaging

• BLS Certification following American Heart Association guidelines required (no other cards accepted).
• CRT, AART, Mammography Certification required.
• Registered with the State of California.
• State of California Fluoroscopy Permit: preferred.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to organize and maintain good follow-up.
• Good communication skills.

• ACCOMMODATIONS:
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions.
• CONFIDENTIALITY:
  Must conform with HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. May lift up to 50 pounds.
• POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS:
  Category 3 for potential exposure; no procedures requiring exposure are required for employment. Tasks involve routine handling of implements or utensils and general patient contact.

• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care based on age-appropriate criteria.
• Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.
• AGES SERVED (b):
  Child, Adolescent, Adult Geriatric. Assess data and provide age-appropriate care.
• Assists Radiologist with imaging procedures.
• Coordinates area purchasing activities and stock levels.
• Coordinates Breast Cancer Month activities.
• Coordinates preparation for regulatory compliance activities in the mammography department.
• Develops knowledge of PACS and mammography reporting system.
• Evaluates image quality and techniques; assists staff with new procedures.
• Delegates responsibilities to designated staff members.
• Helps coordinate work assignments and requests for imaging services and hospital routine.
• Operates imaging equipment to produce radiographs; selects proper technical factors.
• Participates in hospital-wide quality assurance program.
• Participates in On-Call assignments and schedule changes as needed.
• Performs required computer tasks and manages orders, status changes, charges, and electronic medical records.
• Plans and evaluates staffing and budget parameters.
• Practices sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Maintains and protects equipment; may recommend modifications or new equipment.
• Respects delegated areas of authority in procedures.
• Positions patients and transports as required.
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.