Mammography Technologist Varied

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Mammography Technologist Full Time Varied Apply locations 5725 W. Las Positas - PLEASANTON 1133

E. Stanley Blvd.

- LIVERMORE time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago job requisition  R2546729

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Job Summary

Performs mammographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, and the use of ingenuity and initiative. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as assigned

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform Mammography imaging using proper technical factors as trained with relation to digital mammography and analog mammography. Position patients to ensure compressive imaging.

• Perform needle localizations: room setup, supplies, assisting radiologist, positioning, and filming. Label and prepare all sterile medication as stated in policy.

• Maintains accurate logs for QA/QC in both locations for digital mammography systems, bone density systems and stereotactic systems.

• May operate the Hologic Bone Denistometry System.

• Utilizes PACS and Epic to track patient information

• Follows quality control, quality management, and safety / security guidelines

• Provides mammography education to patients.

• Enters complete needle localization and radiology interventional cases into the Journals.

• Ensures consent and screening forms are completed and reviewed prior to the start of a procedure and scanned into RIS system

• Communicates with visitors, patients, medical office staff, physicians, hospital and department staff. Follows policies and procedures regarding environment of care and safety programs and knows the location of the safety manual(s) and the MSDS sheets.

• Provides radiation protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards, and follows personal radiation safety practices:

• Attends department, hospital meetings and serves on hospital wide special committees as assigned. .

• Rotates hours, shifts, or days to meet the needs of the hospital.

• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education

• Associate in Science required

Experience

• Prior experience in mammography preferred.

License/Certifications

• ARRT certification and maintenance or ARRT eligible (must achieve ARRT-M certification within 12 months of employment).

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) licensure and maintenance

• State of California (CRT) certification and maintenance in mammography

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT-M) Certification

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work varied shifts.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong customer service skilled

• Strong computer skills

• Works well as a team player, but also autonomously

• Knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in their assigned areas.

• Knowledge of quality management, safety and joint commission standards as it relates to job.

Physical
Demand and Working Conditions

The

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (SHCTV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements

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