Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist - PRN

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Roshal Health partners with health systems, hospitals, and healthcare companies to provide on-demand diagnostic services performed by expert healthcare professionals who care. We offer competitive pay and a flexible schedule you control. 

Want to supplement your income with extra shifts while allowing you to keep your current full-time job? That’s exactly what you get as a PRN with Roshal Health!

Simply provide your schedule of availability and augment your current full-time income via PRN work with Roshal.

We provide opportunities across multiple healthcare settings.

Mammography Technologist is responsible for coordinating and completing daily procedures. This includes prioritizing the sequence of operations, completing the actual exam, and following through with all necessary paperwork. Following physician orders/patient assessment, quality mammographic procedures, patient care/radiation safety, QC/QA tasks, maintaining current competencies, equipment QC, other duties as assigned, records/documentation, lead tech duties if applicable

Experience:

•Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of mammography equipment. Minimum of two years of experience performing diagnostic procedures and related responsibilities in a hospital or outpatient setting with proven scanning abilities and skill.

Responsibilities:

•Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of mammography equipment.

•Mammography examinations and procedures that require the use of contrast agents.

•Ability to manage patients during complex mammographic procedure exams.

• Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with the organization's patients, visitors, and employees.

• Scans in and labels documents appropriately, resolves QA issues promptly, and ensures images are released to radiologists promptly.

•Follows all radiation protection and dose reporting policies and processes.

• Ensure radiation safety standards are met and that the lowest possible radiation dose is used.

•Assist other technologists when necessary to maintain productivity.

• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IVs, and injecting contrast, if applicable.

• Prepare and position patients for mammographic imaging, ensuring proper technique and adherence to safety standards.

Requirements:

•Must have the ability to function as a Mammography Technologist in performing examinations of patients

•Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs daily QA process.

•Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills are required.

•Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality.

• Properly uses radiation protection and shielding material to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.

• Must be up to date on all vaccinations as required for hospital employment and pass any needed health screenings, including drug screening and background check.

Qualifications:

•Minimum of Associates degree in related field, preferred Bachelor's degree in related field

•Completion of an accredited Computer Tomograph program required ed. Technical or vocational training.

•Certification/Licensure 1) Certification/Licensure; ARRT, RT (R), (M) and BLS certifications

•Valid Driver's License in the State of employment and eligible to maintain insurability

Skills:

•Ability to maintain quality control standards.

•Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.

•Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively

•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff at client facilities, management, and peers.

•Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including managing interactions with people in difficult, stressful situations.

•Excellent communication skills.

Supervision:

·Position reports to Regional Manager

Work Environment:

·Position requires driving to and from client locations to perform duties.

·Mammography duties performed at client locations.

Physical Effort:

·Must be capable of lifting 50-100 lbs, including patient lifting, positioning aids, portable ultrasound machines, and assisting with minor patient movements. Requires physical flexibility to bend, reach, twist, and adjust equipment or patients as needed.

·Requires prolonged standing or walking while performing scans, moving between patients, and positioning equipment. Physical endurance is essential to complete multiple consecutive scans.

Public Contact:

· Requires some public contact client patients, client staff and doctors requiring considerable interpersonal skill, professionalism and customer service.

Roshal Imaging Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or another protected status under federal, state, or local laws.