Special Procedures Technician - Radiology - John H. Stroger Hospital

JOB SUMMARY SEIU LOCAL 73

LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL

SHIFT: 8AM-4PM

DEPARTMENT: RADIOLOGY

Job Title Special Procedures Technician Department Radiology-Mammography

Job Summary

Provides health care services, applying ionizing radiation to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs medical imaging techniques including mammography and related procedures to demonstrate breast anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. This position may require travel to Cook County Health (CCH) worksites to perform procedures.

Typical Duties

• Performs mammography procedures according to the State and FDA requirements.

• Verifies informed consent for procedures and assists in mammography procedures.

• Prepares patient for procedure and provides instructions.

• Provides patient education (e.g. breast self-examination).

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

• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal Precautions; practices aseptic techniques as necessary.

• Assists in maintaining patients file and updating patient information into the database.

• Evaluates images for technical quality and proper identification.

• Separates, files, and distributes Radiology reports according to Radiology procedures, as assigned.

• Maintains film library of files and records in keeping appropriate files in mammography.

• Complies with safeguarding protected health information (oral or recorded in any form) that is obtained, handled, learned, heard, or viewed in the course of work or association with the hospital.

• Participates in the Department's quality improvement plan, and is responsible for specific quality assessment activities within assigned area.

• Prepares and verifies all quality assurance and tracking according to Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).

• Assumes responsibility for inventory, maintenance and repair of items used exclusively in assigned area.

• Pursues appropriate continuing education coursework.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered by American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in mammography (Must provide proof at time of interview)

• Active license with the Illinois Department of Emergency Management (IEMA) (Must provide proof at time of interview)

• One (1) year of experience performing mammography procedures

• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart

Association. (Any employee hired before 5/1/2021 will be grandfathered with the previous

certification) (Must provide proof at time of interview)

• Must be able to travel to Cook County Health (CCH) work sites to perform procedures

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Basic knowledge of mammography

• Knowledge of basic computer skills

• Knowledge of patient restraint policy and procedures

• Knowledge and use of pediatric immobilization devices

• Good skills interpreting instructions and requests made by the Physician or Radiologist

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict management/resolution skills

• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision

• Demonstrates ability to position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images.

• Ability to examine and evaluate technical aspects of radiological films

• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of electronic health record (EHR)

• Ability to follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards

• Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI)

• This position requires various types of physical exertion including but not limited to lifting, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and operating departmental equipment and/or other devices.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

• Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

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