Mammography Technologist

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1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2546455 Onsite  Diag Rad Mammography Blake Wilbur Allied Health PALO ALTO, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

The Stanford Outpatient Imaging Centers have the state-of-the-art MRI (1.5 T and 3T MRI) scanners, Digital Mammography with Tomosynthesis, Ultrasound, and Bone Density, offering referring physicians and patients easy access to the latest advances in imaging.

Stanford Health Care's state of the art imaging department is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and offering the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology. Our team of medical professionals conduct more than a quarter of a million studies each year, maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence provided in a compassionate, caring environment.

• We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S with top 15 world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Our compensation rates are extremely competitive.
• We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
• We help you commute to work for free on public transit.

• Assists patients in filling out mammography questionnaire and offers patient education (brochures and Health Library). Handles all paperwork associated with procedure appropriately and efficiently.
• Assists with mammography ancillary functions such as assisting in obtaining outside films for comparison and follow up process. Filming images as required. Faxing of patient consent forms to Facilities; faxing of abnormal results to physicians.
• Assists with procedures requiring knowledge of J wire placements, ultrasound guided core, needle biopsies, wire placements. Performs specimens of biopsy including transport procedure.
• Charges mammographic procedures and supplies in Radiology Information Systems.
• Correctly obtains and identifies mammography images, manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network; moves images to physicians reading stations.
• Develops mammographic film. Match with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
• Evaluates radiographs for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other.
• equipment/devices as appropriate. Position patients, using immobilization when necessary. Calculate exposure factors, assist physicians.
• Prepares and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate. Explain all mammography exams to patients to achieve patient cooperation.
• Utilizes all digital mammography equipment and performs maintenance, trouble shooting, turns on/off, and calls for service. Performs the quality control functions related to mammography.

• Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement

• One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

• Ability to accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability…