Mammography Technologist Job South Charleston area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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Minimum Qualifications

Education, certification, and/or licensure:

Certification in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

Certification in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD:
Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians
OH:
Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology
PA:
No state license is required
WV:
Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.

Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience

Three (3) years' experience in Mammographic Imaging.

Core

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Lead mammography staff to ensure optimum imaging procedure quality, including image quality, repeat analysis, audits, and patient follow-up.

Coordinate and schedule staff to facilitate daily operations.

Identify peak flow times and support the mammography technologist to minimize patient wait times.

Support staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building.

Plan the performance of the imaging procedure based on patient needs.

Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.

Evaluate images for compliance with protocol, density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression, and absence of image artifact; assure proper patient identification appears on every image.

Educate patients regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.

Document imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates.

Engage in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.

Perform a full range of mammographic processing and imaging quality control tests in accordance with ACR technologist's manual guidelines and document them in the Mammography Quality Control Test binder.

Display imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relation behaviors in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

Report equipment failures immediately upon identification.

Maintain clean, neat, and well-stocked procedure area.

Prepare contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays and devices for invasive mammographic procedures.

Perform all duties of a mammography tech as needed.

Maintain MQSA compliance.

Physical Requirements

Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.

Stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day.

Lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds of weight.

Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.

Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.

Additional

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center: 6214 THOM SF Women's Imaging Center

Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SWSouth Charleston West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but…


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