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Radiology Regional Center · 3 months ago

Mammography Technologist - Seasonal Float

North Region - Sarasota, Lehigh, Port Charlotte

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Radiology Regional Center is one of the largest physician-driven diagnostic imaging providers in Southwest Florida, seeking a Mammography Technologist - Seasonal Float. The role involves performing radiographic imaging procedures, ensuring patient care and safety, and collaborating with radiologists and staff to maintain high standards of service.

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Responsibilities

Receive and follow directives and instructions from radiologists, diagnostic imaging center managers, modality supervisors, mammography development specialist, and technical director to properly perform position functions

Address all patients, staff, and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner

Provide personal, patient, and visitors personal protective equipment in accordance with safety standards and policies/procedures/protocols set in place by Radiology Regional and CDC guidelines

Operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mammography scanning equipment and assist physician/radiologist as appropriate in accordance with Florida Administrative Code (10D-91) and established organizational policy

Calculate and select proper technical factors such as voltage, current, exposure time, and focal distance based on information such as patient age, physical condition, and suspected pathology

Operate mammographic and stereotactic breast biopsy (as required for the position)

Advise patients prior to mammography procedure the importance of proper breast compression and inform patient when compression will be initiated, allow patient to take an active role in the amount of compression that can be tolerated without pain

Prepare and position patient for radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensure patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy

Follow established policies and procedures including radiation safety and universal precautions

Receive and follow directives and instruction from radiologists, center managers, modality supervisor, mammography development specialist, and technical director to properly perform the position function

Perform patient examinations according to physician’s orders as directed

Explain proper preparation to patient prior to procedure. Verify appropriate RX or VO to exam ordered per patient history or diagnosis. Ensure routine exams are properly completed and accurate information such as patient demographics, account number, date of exam, date of birth, address, referring physician name, referring physician address, and correct CPT code for exam ordered. Obtain patient signature and technologist initials on router and in MagView. VERIFY 2 TO BE TRUE

Provide personal, patient, patient family, and assisting staff protection in accordance with prescribed radiation and equipment safety standards and policies/procedures/protocols

Escort patient through procedures to prevent entry into unauthorized or restricted areas of facility and to protect the patient

Communicate effectively with referrals to ensure prompt and accurate ordering, completion of exam, and reporting via fax, written, and verbal means

Understand and have an ability to navigate through the Informer and MyRadLife website accessing technical protocols, commonly used forms, radiologist schedule, and requirements for annual training

Assist in reception area and has a general understanding of Patient Intake Coordinator workflow

Operate computer terminals, printers, and phone systems, including PACS, RIS, email, and Spark and MagView

Contribute to and maintain good working rapport with all patients, personnel, and physicians/radiologists to ensure that the organization’s objectives can effectively meet the needs of patients and physicians

Assure that patient rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, and civil rights are maintained

Maintain confidentiality of all classified and sensitive information and records, including patient care information, employee salary, wages, and benefits

Contribute to an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the organization

Assure formal introduction of self by name to all patients and address patient by name in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. Assure treatment of all patients with warmth, dignity, and consideration

Report all unsafe, hazardous conditions, and defective equipment to supervisor immediately

Assure that assignment areas are maintained in a neat, safe, clean, and orderly fashion. Assist with laundry of patient gowns, sheets, and other linens

Assist with quality control duties and assignments as required

Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, seminars, staff meetings, and on-the-job training programs as required

Perform other related duties within the job classification or organization as necessary or as assigned by a radiologist, center manager, modality supervisor, or technical director

Assist with training new employees as needed

Manage stressful and emergency situations with a calm, rational demeanor

Demonstrate the ability to set priorities and maintain a clean and organized work area

Manage company email account and company intranet, as relevant to the position

Adhere to and support company policies regarding dress code, smoking, meals, and rest breaks

Travel to other office locations for staffing coverage as needed

Represent the company to the community in a positive manner

Maintain and compile records and reports as necessary

Qualification

ARRT certificationFlorida radiography certificationMammography certificationCPR BLS certificationRadiography experiencePatient careCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail