1 Mammography Technologist - PRN, Huntsman Cancer Hospital Job in Salt Lake, UT
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Mammography Technologist - PRN, Huntsman Cancer Hospital
$73k-87k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Days Ago
University Utah Health is Hiring a Mammography Technologist - PRN, Huntsman Cancer Hospital Near Salt Lake, UT
OverviewAs a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AAThis position functions as a specialist in various areas of breast imaging. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Performs various breast imaging procedures with the use of ionizing and non-ionizing equipment, and may perform or assist in performing Ultrasound guided or Stereotactic breast biopsies.
- Complies with ACR imaging guidelines to produce optimum radiographs.
- Educates patients regarding their procedure and maintains a safe, comfortable, supportive environment for the patient throughout the exam.
- Communicates educational information to patients about breast cancer risks and breast imaging information.
- Participates in and is responsible for designated aspects of departmental and procedural quality improvement.
- Collects and documents patient information accurately and in a timely manner, and assists in patient follow-up.
- Trains new and student mammography technologists to expected performance levels in breast Imaging techniques and quality improvement.
- Identifies and assists in rectifying equipment problems.
- Inventories supplies.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies over breast imaging services, including assisting with quality control and strict documentation on equipment and services and effectively communicating with patients regarding their procedure and concerns, establishing an understanding, and safely completing a quality exam.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist for Mammography, R.T. (M) (ARRT).
- Stereotactic breast biopsy experience.
- Three (3) years of experience in breast imaging.
- This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$73k-87k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/26/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/24/2024
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