Mammography Technologist PRN

Overview

• PRN / Pool / as needed basis

• Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center

• Located in Janesville, WI

Operates radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease by performing the following duties. May also be involved with some x-ray exams and also performing bone density procedures. Assists with duties and projects assigned by Coordinator, Manager or Director. May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call. May be asked to flex hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned sites(s). Depending on site assigned, may also be required to perform radiographer job duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs breast imaging procedures.

• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.

• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.

• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessory devices to successfully perform procedures.

• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.

• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography.

• Determines exposure factors.

• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.

• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.

• Uses radiology information systems, including PACS, completes all required records and reports, and submits images for physician review and interpretation.

• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.

• Verifies informed consent for interventional procedures as required.

• Assists radiologist and physicians during procedures, performs breast specimen radiography as assigned.

• Practices aseptic technique as necessary.

• If assigned to perform radiographer duties: oPrepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; oPerforms non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures under physician supervision and in compliance with policy.oPerforms surgical and portable radiographic exams.

• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.

• Provides patient education.

• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies.

• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reports equipment malfunction.

• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.

• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions, and appropriate patient identifiers.

• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic and mammographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.

• Prepares schedules, obtains and reviews previous mammograms, makes follow-up calls, and performs other tasks as assigned.

• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed in accordance with MQSA.

• Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers. Working knowledge of PACS.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited radiography program.

Radiographer experience preferred.

Mammographer experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

ARRT Radiography registration required,

ARRT Mammography certification required (or must be obtained within two years of hire)

IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois

WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality

• Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service

• Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering

• Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost

• Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.