Mammographer PRN--Outpatient

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VIS Clinical Cool Springs

The Mammographer performs diagnostic mammographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.

• Performs all mammographic procedures and views according to established department protocols.
• Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, techniques, and labeling.
• Completes all documentation forms as required by department.
• Ensures that images are delivered to viewing areas or PACS system in a timely fashion.
• Performs necessary cleaning of room, cassettes, and equipment and restocks work area.
• Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills and complete working knowledge of radiographic equipment within assigned area.
• Participates in all quality control and quality assurance initiatives.
• Accepts assignments from supervisor in a positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished even if not routine.
• Provides radiation protection to patient, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards by wearing and maintaining dosimeter badge in a proper fashion.
• Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures, age range from adult to geriatric.
• Assists to identify patient and family learning needs and provides pertinent information regarding the procedure that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient and significant other.
• Provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient/significant other.
• Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes.
• Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Performs quality assurance procedures as directed.
• Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to departmental procedures.
• Communicates with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of diagnostic mammographic procedures to exchange pertinent patient information.
• Assists in scheduling exams in courteous and efficient manner.
• Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and demonstrates a teamwork effort.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

• Organizational Impact:
  Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
  Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction:
  Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Supporting Colleagues – Develops Self and Others;
Builds and Maintains Relationships;
Communicates Effectively.

Ensuring High Quality – Performs Excellent Work;
Ensures Continuous Improvement;
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Licensure-Others

Relevant Work Experience

1 year

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

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