Mobile Health, Mammography Technologist I (PRN)
- Denver, CO
- $32.01-49.62 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.Department Women's Mobile ClinicJob SummaryAs one primary component of this job, and under the direction of a radiologist, performs screening and diagnostic mammograms at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation; therefore, prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and a commitment to patient safety are considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming the position as a mammography technologist. Another secondary component of this job involves assisting the radiologist in performing interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound examinations in order to contribute to a diagnosis.Essential Functions:
- Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians. (50%)
- Performs breast ultrasound procedures in a timely manner according to physicians’ order, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist direction. (5%)
- Effectively interacts with Denver Health’s PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities. (5%)
- Assists radiologists during interventional procedures, (breast biopsies, needle localizations). Such assistance may include procedures preparation, post-procedural patient care to include, but not limited to, breast compression, retrieval of ice, and delivery of biopsy specimen to laboratory. (5%)
- Maintains records of examinations and other pertinent information on patients within Epic. (5%)
- Performs QC/QA processes daily on digital equipment. Phantom image test must be performed weekly. (5%)
- Assembles order requisition, patient history sheet, and comparison films (when relevant) for radiologists’ review within 30 minutes of completion of exam. (5%)
- Performs duties related to the management of pathology results that include: printing and copying of pathology reports; verifying if patients are scheduled properly; and entering of pathology results into the computer system. Any or all of the following activities may be required each week as directed by supervisor and/or radiologist(s). • Print written pathology reports from previous week’s patients’ biopsies. • Refer abnormal results to surgical breast clinic for an appointment. • Education patients of their scheduled procedures. • Meet with patients to discuss biopsy results. • Assist with preparation for breast conference. • Update the procedure book with pathology results. • Check status of patients waiting for biopsies and document. • Notify PCP about patient’s status. • Check status of patients needing additional views and document. • Enter pathology results into Epic. • Notify care providers of patient’s pathology results. • Remind radiologist to addend his/her interpretation by providing the radiologist a copy of the written pathology report. (5%)
- Uses Epic to schedule breast diagnostic studies. (5%)
- Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations. (5%)
- Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting general radiographic equipment. (5%)
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
- less than 1 year 1 year of professional work experience in performing breast screening and diagnostic procedures, preferred.
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
- RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required and
- RTM-RT Mammography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required or
- Colorado Provisional Mammography License - Accreditation CDPHE Required and
- Initial Qualifications Completed - MQSA Mammography Quality Standards Act Required
- Knowledge in how to operate digital mammography equipment and related technology.
- Competency in the performance of screening and diagnostic mammograms.
- Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.
- Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
- Competency in interpreting physician order requests for screening/diagnostic mammograms as well as interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound imaging.
- Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
- Ability to consistently produce quality images related to the breast region.