WVU Medicine · 1 month ago
Mammo Tech
Weirton, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWVU Medicine is a healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform routine and diagnostic radiology services. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, operating mammography equipment, and maintaining a sterile environment while adhering to safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Prepares patient for mammographic examinations; explains procedures prior to testing and answers patient questions relating to ordered exam
Positions patients properly according to type of examinations; selects proper equipment and supplies for patients
Can perform all QC required by ACR, MQSA. Helps with needed letters, paperwork for inspections
Responsible for reporting any equipment that is not in proper working condition to the director or manager so they can call for service
Maintains supplies in clean and sterile conditions; transports contaminated instruments and devices to Central Processing for proper sterilization
Instructs and cross-trains new techs in proper methods and procedures regarding mammography exams
Performs sterile and isolation techniques; follows all OSHA standards
Performs various routine mammo procedures/special procedures
Maintains continuing education on procedures and techniques in order to perform examinations of high quality including routine diagnostic and special procedures. Complies with the advanced certification requirements and is board registered in mammography ARRT (R)(M)
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition to prevent spread of infection or disease to patients, visitors and personnel
Properly assesses patient information on electronic medical record systems. Charges, changes, adds information as necessary to keep records accurate. Can assess patient lab records, etc as needed through electronic record. Logs off after using computer and is also responsible for verifying pre-certification of insurance for procedures that require it. Ensures all completed images are on PACS
Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served. (Neonatal 0-11 months, Pediatric 1-12 years, Adolescent 13-17 years, Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years)
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development
Assesses information relative to patient's status and interprets this information to identify the age specific needs of each patient
Maintains an understanding of the range of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs
May remove oxygen tubing from a wall gauge, attach tubing to an oxygen tank and adjust the flow meter on the tank as ordered by the physician
Qualification
Required
Must possess Radiological Technologist license through the West Virginia Board of Radiologic Technologists
Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Registered in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
CPR certification
One (1) year of imaging experience
Preferred
Nine (9) months of mammography experience
Company
WVU Medicine
West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.
10001+ employees
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Albert L. Wright, Jr.
President and CEO
Zach Kerns
VP of Finance / CFO East Region
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