Multi-Modality Breast Imaging Specialist, Full Time, Days

Department: Breast Health Center

Address: 1611 NW 12^th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Full Time, Days

Why Jackson:

The Taylor/Chaplin Breast Health Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital is an American College of Radiology accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. In the United States, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime*. Jackson Health System makes it our priority to offer the most advanced breast cancer detection and treatment services available. In fact, our breast health centers do more than feature updated technology and patient-friendly environments. Here, we help women address breast cancer concerns from prevention through treatment. That is why Jackson Health System conveniently offers breast health services throughout South Florida.

Position Summary

The Multi-Modality Breast Imaging Specialist is a radiologic technologist licensed by the state of Florida in General Radiography, and certified by ARRT in Mammography and Breast Ultrasound. This licensed Breast Ultrasound Technologist performs highly skilled technical work in diagnostic breast ultrasound using complex equipment for specialized procedures. Acts as the designated lead technologist and QC specialist for the department, responsible for ACR and MQSA compliance for mammography and breast ultrasound. This technologist performs Digital and 3D Breast Tomosynthesis Mammography as well as breast ultrasounds and breast procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Technologist, Lead QC, Preceptor that validates and is accountable to all ancillary functions associated with breast imaging and the post processing of all reports, letters, scheduling, patient callbacks, department workflow, staff assignments for imaging work and process improvement associated with mammography.
• Utilizes appropriate Health Records Information System functions and follows through to record complete or incomplete procedures.
• Reviews all previous imaging studies and medical history prior to imaging the patient.
• Makes any necessary changes to the Patient's previous history and effectively communicates changes to the Radiologist as needed.
• Responsible for adherence to the American College of Radiology (ACR), the Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies with regard to ongoing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly Quality Control (QC) measures and documentation to meet compliance requirements of the x-ray system, workstations, MagView, PACS (as related to mammography), mammography reporting system /information system, and CAD.
• Images all patients according to departmental imaging protocol, reports, logs, and follows up on all equipment failures in the department.
• This requires adjustments to the equipment and using appropriate angles and heights, correct size mammography paddles, positioning techniques for mobile and non-mobile patients.
• Applying ACR Image wisely guidelines and reduces the number of repeat images taken on patients.
• Troubleshoots technical factors, on an individual patient basis, to produce images that are of proper resolution, density and contrast to ensure quality images.
• Utilizes automatic exposure control in an effort to minimize radiation dose when appropriate.
• Complies with all safety rules, regulations, departmental, hospital rules, and protocol for all procedures.
• Assists patients who prefer their spoken language by utilizing the language line during exams.
• Follows unit specific infection control standards.
• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography, diagnostic ultrasound as well as stereotactic breast biopsies and breast needle localizations.
• Works on the mobile mammography unit as needed performing screening mammograms.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited program in Breast
• Ultrasound Technology is required.

Experience

Generally requires 5 years of related experience.

License/Certification

• Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist required.
• Must be ARRT certified in mammography and breast ultrasound.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
• Credential Description R.T. (R) (M) (ARRT) (R) Radiography (M) Mammography (BS) Breast Sonography

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