Smilow Cancer Hospital ยท 1 day ago
Mammo Tech - Per Diem
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSmilow Cancer Hospital is committed to providing patient-centered care and upholding strong values. The Mammo Tech will perform a variety of technical duties, ensuring quality mammography images are produced for interpretation by radiologists.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs quality and efficient mammographic examinations, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, to provide a source for interpretation by radiologists and viewing by referring physicians
Identifies correct patient and requested examination 100% of the time as observed by supervisors and interpreting radiologists
Operates mammographic and computer equipment to ensure proper technical results and is aware of and adheres to ACR and FDA/MQSA guidelines and policies
Conducts daily inspection of mammographic equipment, Ultrasound machines (where applicable), procedural equipment, and supporting RIS systems, PenRad reporting system, and PACs system to ensure proper performance
Reports all malfunctions to supervisor and/or makes necessary contacts to service and/or IT staff
Prepares examination room to provide a Clean & Safe environment for patients, ensuring cleanliness and adequate supplies in the performance of all exams
Notifies supervisor of any need(s) for necessary supplies in a timely manner to prevent total depletion of stock
Performs quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, in order to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction as documented in Press Ganey Surveys
Thoroughly explains the procedure to ensure patient physical and emotional comfort and cooperation with zero occurrences of patient complaints per year
Exhibits an attitude of teamwork while displaying courtesy and professionalism toward co-workers, supervisors, and physicians
Interacts with supervisor, physicians, and support service personnel in a professional and courteous manner in order to facilitate the scheduling and implementation of mammographic exams/procedures
Participates in various learning activities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge in order to meet all ACR, FDA/MQSA, State, and ARRT guidelines
Receives, on a yearly basis, a minimum of five (5) ECE credits Category A in the area of mammography and provides documentation of such to supervisor on a yearly basis and/or as needed for ACR, and FDA/MQSA inspections
To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey
Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience
Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure
Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure
Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions
Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating on review
Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.2 for a 3 rating on review
Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.4 for a 4 rating on review
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program
Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine mammography
RT (R,M) required or 20 years' experience in Mammography
CT State License Required
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Requirements for this position include operating a motor vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 18,001 lbs. or more on an intrastate basis
Must pass the required company Road Test
Must provide a current and valid driver's license (You must be at least 21 years old, and have a license with no active suspensions)
Must provide and maintain a current and valid Medical Examiner's Certificate issued by a practitioner on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry
Must complete and sign the Annual Driver's Certification of Violations form upon hire and annually thereafter
Documentation, including but not limited to Medical Examiner's Certificate, may need to be updated frequently
Applicant must update their documentation as required in order for YNHHS to maintain regulatory compliance
YNHHS will be reviewing a state issued Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that documents your current license status and any motor vehicle related violations
Preferred
AS degree preferred
BS preferred
CPR Certification Preferred
Proficient in routine breast imaging and/or screening mammography procedures
Above average knowledge of computer / Pacs applications
Good organizational and communication/customer service skills
Company
Smilow Cancer Hospital
At Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, hundreds of specialists are changing the face of cancer treatment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Kortmansky
Associate CMO for Network Medical Services, Chief Network Officer
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