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County of Santa Clara · 2 weeks ago

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist II - Mammography

Santa Clara County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

County of Santa Clara is a significant public health care system in California, and they are seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Technologist II - Mammography. The role involves performing specialized imaging procedures, particularly mammography, in various medical settings to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Performs standard and complex mammography procedures

Correctly obtains and identifies images and manipulates and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network

Operates and trouble-shoots equipment, as necessary

May perform routine administrative tasks

Assists the physician in administering medications during special procedure exams

Operates a variety of imaging and fluoroscopic equipment in performing a variety of imaging examinations independently

Performs imaging procedures in the Operating Room, Trauma, Burn, Intensive Care, or other units in the hospital and outlying clinics

Instructs, prepares, and positions patient and equipment for imaging procedure

Computes relevant factors, selects a technique appropriate to the particular exam being performed, adjusts the equipment, and obtains images as instructed

Tracks each procedure and associated supplies via the hospital information system

Assists physician during imaging procedures

Assists in training student technologists and radiology residents

Cleans and re-stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas and maintains proper inventory levels

May transport patients to and from the department

Reviews the images, including technique, positioning, and identification (patient identification, left/right, body part, etc.)

Performs other assigned imaging procedures

Adheres to all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required

Performs other related duties, as required

Qualification

MammographyFluoroscopyDiagnostic ImagingCalifornia Radiologic Technologist LicenseBasic Life Saving CertificationPatient CareTroubleshootingCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks

One (1) year of full-time experience as a diagnostic imaging technologist, including demonstrated competence in the performance of mammography equivalent to the Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I – Mammography level

Possess and maintain, in good standing and without restrictions, a license issued by the State of California to practice as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

Possess and maintain, in good standing and without restrictions, a California Fluoroscopy license

Possess and maintain, in good standing and without restrictions, a California Mammographic Radiologic Technology certificate

Upon appointment, obtain a Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS), in good standing, once obtained, possess and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this classification

Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work

Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization

Knowledge of imaging processes, mammography and fluoroscopic techniques, methods, and equipment

Knowledge of specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods, and equipment relative to complex procedures

Knowledge of safe operation and care of imaging equipment

Knowledge of structural and organic anatomy

Knowledge of methods of positioning patients for standard and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures

Knowledge of principles of radiation physics

Knowledge of principles of image processing and development

Knowledge of English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Knowledge of common computer systems and applications

Ability to perform complex diagnostic imaging procedures

Ability to accurately bill complex procedures and supplies in a timely fashion

Ability to provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations

Ability to troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to work quickly and efficiently in stressful situations

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to maintain clinical competency and adapt to changing situations

Ability to train new and less experienced staff

Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets and other safety communications

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies

Physical ability to stand and sit for long periods of time and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion, stamina, and manual dexterity in the handling of patients and equipment

Physical ability to assist, support, lift, and transfer patients in a safe manner