Travel Mammography Technologist - per week

Certification Details

BLS

State Licensure Job Details

Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department.

Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs.

Follow standards of safe radiation practice.

Demonstrate leadership abilities and be a role model for other associate technologists.

Act as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assure current standards of practice for the unit.

Perform mammography examinations and meet quality standards set by Radiologists and ACR guidelines.

Perform breast ultrasounds when required.

Practice all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to ALARA.

Assist in breast biopsies with physicians and handle appropriate paperwork and specimens.

Produce quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.

Prepare patient for exam and provide information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure.

Respond to patients' physical and emotional needs.

Assist the patient during exam and position the patient.

Observe patient and equipment during the procedure and report/document unusual occurrences and patient's condition.

Facilitate smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.

Communicate in writing and verbally with physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff to facilitate continuum of care.

Assist with patient transport as needed.

Perform IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Perform technologist duties of other registered modalities as assigned by management.

Correctly input charges and required data for procedures and supplies utilized.

Complete required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.

Prepare room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.

Maintain technical operation of equipment and notify service when necessary.

Notify supervisor of equipment problems and log service calls/problems per department procedure.

Maintain clean work area for employees and patients.

Maintain quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.

Be proactive in problem identification and follow up with appropriate management personnel.

Establish a motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.

Maintain high skill level through ongoing education and meeting attendance and share information with staff.

Participate in clinical training for students and/or staff technologists.

Engage in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, online education, etc.

Actively participate in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.

Maintain compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.

Be responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested. Job Requirements

One year imaging experience strongly preferred. Additional Details

Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.

Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

Floating may be required to any CommonSpirit location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or CommonSpirit-identified "float zone".

Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with CommonSpirit policy.

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