Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 3 months ago
Senior Mammography Technologist #Full Time
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$56.54/hr - $67.53/hr
5+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider network, offering extensive clinical support through ColumbiaDoctors. The Senior Mammography Technologist will lead a team in providing quality mammography and bone density studies, ensuring patient care and adherence to facility guidelines while mentoring less experienced technologists.
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Responsibilities
Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff
Perform mammography and bone density studies and general radiological procedures
Review imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and, at the radiologist’s discretion, the referring physician
Position patient and select appropriate options to ensure best-case imaging
Observe patient while in the mammography area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instruction
Judge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation
Offer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriate
Assist radiologist with stereotactic core biopsies, setting up patient, ensuring all documentation pre- and post-procedure is complete
Operate and maintain equipment on a daily basis, maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedule PM, perform QA, maintain records required for and participate in inspections
Perform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing, and archiving of patient records
Contribute ideas for improving practice workflows to team members, providers, and management
Assist with onboarding and training of new or less experienced technologists. Share knowledge and offers guidance/mentorship to facilitate team collaboration and a supportive environment
May assist manager to ensure adequate coverage and address related issues as directed
Participate in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. Bring safety and quality events, concerns and needs to debriefs/safety huddles. Collaborate with team members on quality-related projects
Assist manager on Quality Control and Assurance measures, including testing and auditing as appropriate
Increase transparency, encourage event reporting, and advance the safety culture by participating in and facilitating safety huddles, patient safety activities, culture reinforcement, and shared learning
Compile daily mammography statistics and maintain annual statistics for technologists and MDs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalency
A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, including exposure to a wide range of mammography and bone density studies
NYS License, ARRT and mammography certified
Current BLS required
Demonstrated leadership proficiency in a team environment, including communication, training/knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated participation in continuous improvement or quality initiatives
Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations
Candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail, flexibility, punctuality, and ability to work independently
Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures
Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc
Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule including weekends)
Preferred
Prior experience supporting training and onboarding activities is preferred
Benefits
Healthcare
Paid Time off
Company
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a clinical and educational enterprise that offers medical, dental, and nursing services. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
10001+ employees
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