What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAMMOGRAPHY TECH position at Tri - City Medical Center?
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US-CA-OceansideOverview
Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.
Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.
Position Summary :
A professional caregiver who works independently under the guidance of the Women’s Diagnostic Center Supervisor. The Mammographer is responsible for the performance of screening, diagnostic and invasive breast examinations in accordance with established procedures and policies in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease in adult and geriatric patients. Uses independent judgment in determining the need for radiologist intervention and takes additional views if needed. Follows all regulatory guidelines and MQSA guidelines. Assures accurate billing and file documentation and records information related to exams is entered into department computer system. Performs other activities in support of clinical team members when not engaged in imaging activities. The Mammographer provides services in a manner consistent with TCMC’s mission and values.
Major Position Responsibilities :
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
- Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
- Perform screening, diagnostic, and invasive breast exams in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Exercises independent judgment in determining need for taking additional views or soliciting radiologist intervention.
- Assures accurate billing and file documentation.
- Records exam related information into computer database systems.
- Supports other clinical areas when not engaged in imaging activities.
Qualifications:
- Must provide documentation of performance of 25 supervised mammograms from an accredited mammography facility, required.
- Must provide documentation of 8 continuing education unit in digital mammography, required.
- Good Customer Service skills, required.
Education:
- Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program, required (verified through licensure).
Licenses:
- CRTM (California Registered Technologist Mammography) license, required.
- ARRT (American Radiologic Registry Technologist) license, required.
- within 15 months of initial training.
Certifications:
- ARRTM (American Registry of Radiologic Technology Mammography), preferred.
- Current BLS certification, required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.
To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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