Mammography Tech - PRN

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Mammography Tech - PRN

Department:

Radiology Admin

Location:

Rio Rancho, NM

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Job Summary and Scope

Provide patient services in a hospital setting. Perform Mammographic procedures for Diagnostic Radiology, apply principles of radiation protection and play role in the MQSA standards as required. The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasks. Serve as a role model to promote the SRMC Values, a positive work environment and efficient, quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Essential Functions:

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.

Perform x-ray evaluations as per protocol and by medical provider orders; ensure proper documentation via Mammography Information System

Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies

Maintain compliance with regulations and procedures per MQSA guidelines

Complete department and hospital records for billing and procedure monitoring, participate in quality assurance programs, maintain records per MQSA guidelines,

Use proper procedures to ensure quality results from imaging equipment

Maintain stock supplies and assist in determining quantities for purchase

Determine appropriate methodology and techniques to use in administering procedures; calibrate and adjust equipment as appropriate; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; adjust shields;

Prepare patient for radiographic procedures as appropriate to requirements; evaluate patient’s condition; explain procedures to patients and position patients as appropriate to prescribed procedure; assist patients at end of procedure

Prepare digital images for viewing by medical provider

Prepare facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; prepare medicine and materials as required; cleans and disinfects equipment in accordance with sterile procedures and standards

Perform or assist with preventative maintenance, quality assurance, and minor equipment repair

Assist in interdepartmental service coordination

Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents

Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety by identifying and reporting/correcting environmental conditions and/or situations that put a patient or employee at undue risk such as medical errors, and/or near misses

Follow patient safety –related policies, procedures and protocols.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SRMC Core Values

Integrity:

Our words and actions match our values

To Serve:

We put the needs of others before our own

Excellence:

We strive to exceed expectations and/or standards in every activity, every encounter, and every initiative

Safety/Quality:

We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes

Teamwork:

We enjoy the ability and power to work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service

Accountability

Position doesn’t have the scope of decision making, budget, assets and planning responsibilities.

Communication Skills

Skill to communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians and staff

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to be aware of and sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients

Knowledge of mathematics

Skill in applying independent judgment

Good organizational skills

Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions and irregular hours

Ability to interpret and assess data effectively

Ability to multi-task and complete assignments

Ability to be aware and respond to patient needs

Education/Experience

Education:

Graduate from an accredited radiology program

Licenses/Certifications

Radiologic Technologist Certification (RTC) in State of New Mexico

ARRT-M certificate in Mammography registry within 6 months of position

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Radiography)

CPR within 30 days of employment

Obtain IV verification w/in 3 months of position

Work Experience:

Preferred Educational/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

One (1) year directly related work experience

Supervision

Job is not supervisory in nature

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference checks and a post offer drug screen.

Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).

Tuberculin Skin Test required annually

Hospital required vaccinations

Hospital required competencies

Working Conditions

Typical office and/or patient care, acute care hospital environment.

Must be able to travel locally between facilities and within the surrounding community.

Occasional exposure to minimal physical risk

Extensive travel

Substantial overtime

Evening meetings

On-call status

Exposure to contagious disease

Exposure to chemicals

Heavy lifting

Constant standing

Extensive close work

Extensive computer work

Dealing with hostile, upset people

Dealing with grief and sorrow

Exposure to Radiation

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Company info

Sandoval Regional Medical Center