• Mammography Technologist

    WMCHealth (Kingston, NY)


    Mammography Technologist

     

    Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

     

    City/State: Kingston, NY

     

    Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

     

    Department: Breast Health Center

     

    Union: No

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Hours: tbd

     

    Shift: Day

     

    Req #: 39393

     

    Posted Date: Jul 03, 2024

     

    Hiring Range: $38.92/HR - $48.94/HR

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26742&icid=internal:wmchotjoblink:careersite:na:na:na) Internal Applicant link

    Job Details:

    The Mammography Technologist is responsible for providing quality patient care and the highest care and the highest quality imaging examinations. This is accomplished by demonstrating clinical competence, facilitating an ongoing continuous quality control/improvement process of the services offered. RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    + Communication – Interdepartmental – Communicating with other departments via intercom, phone, fax, computer.

    + Communication – Patient/Family/Significant Other – Provide to patients/families/significant others the responses/interventions that relate to their plan of care or treatment, i.e., explaining of procedures, treatment, schedules, cost, etc.

    + Treatments and/or Procedures – Perform any mammographic diagnosing procedure for a patient.

    + Maintenance and Records – Reports any issues and concerns with the mammography equipment to the QC Technologist and/or Manager. Knows how to contact support if the QC tech and/or Manager are not available (during off shifts). Is able to perform the QC for the bone density machine.

    + Patient Care – Provides high quality mammography examinations and technical procedures. Selects proper technical factors, based on diagnosis, age and adheres to departmental protocols. Operates equipment efficiently, completing exams without undue delays. Practices the code of ethics of Radiologic Technology. Assesses and maintains knowledge of the patients condition and responds to changes appropriately.

    + Documentation – Documents on the patient care and equipment records. Performs all clerical duties related to the completion of the diagnostic procedure as directed.

    + Teaching – Participates in the education of departmental personnel on quality assurance and ot her advances in the profession.

    + Will assist the radiologist/surgeon in performing mammotome biopsies and/or needle localization of the breast.

    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

    + Preferred of one year technical experience. Preferred one year of mammography experience.

    EDUCATION

    + Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology program.

    LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

    + Registered by the A.R.R.T. in Radiologic Technology and Mammography.

    + Valid New York State Radiographic license from the Department of Health.

    OTHER

    + ARRT(M) certification is mandated by ACR accreditation. Mammography Registry (AART [M]) will be obtaining within one year of hire date. Employees must comply with ACR regulations on certification.

    About Us:

    HealthAlliance Hospital

    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

    + Health Insurance

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Retirement Savings Plan

    + Flexible Savings Account

    + Paid Time Off

    + Holidays

    + Tuition Reimbursement

     

    External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26742&icid=internal:wmchotjoblink:careersite:na:na:na) Internal Applicant link

     

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