Mammography Technologist

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.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Perform a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. Assists radiologist with mammography procedures (cores, fine-needle aspirates (FNA's) and localizations). Complies with all regulatory mandates for mammography. Performs quality assurance on digital equipment as assigned. Performs exams and assists Radiologists in a teaching and research facility.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• 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.

Education Qualifications

• Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement

Experience Qualifications

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

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to position standard mammograms as well as non-routine views (mags, spot views)
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures
• Knowledge of computer…