Radiologic Mammography Technologist Outpatient

City/State:

Scarsdale, New York

Department:

WPH Imaging - Scarsdale_1

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours:

8 AM-4:30 PM

Hours Per Pay Period:

75

Pay Rate/Range:

$48.9093-$73.3638/HR

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Sign On Bonus:

15,000

 

Essential Functions

• 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• 2. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires
• 3. Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/ or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered
• 4. Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
• 5. Performs equipment Quality assurance and calibrations as needed, orders supplies
• 6. Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department. Works on call, holiday, overtime and/or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department
• 7. Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or supervisor.
• 8. Processes film/images, or prints CD’s if needed
• 9. Performs routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients’ request, Meditech or hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray system
• 10. Notifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floors
• 11. Shows radiologist images and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communications if necessary (wet readings)
• 12. May be assigned as an instructor or preceptor
• 13. Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospitals behavioral standards.
• 14. Introduces self and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.
• 15. Knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults and geriatric groups
• 16. Performs other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-services
• 17. Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospital

Qualifications

• High School Required and
• Certificate allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital based program. Required or
• Associate Degree Preferred
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions (High proficiency)
• Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital (High proficiency)
• Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions (High proficiency)
• Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times (High proficiency)
• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices (High proficiency)
• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time. (High proficiency)
• Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day. (High proficiency)
• Passing advanced mammo examination/certification within one year of date of hire: Including 40 hours of training in mammography including anatomy and physiology, QA/QC and 25 mammo exams under direct supervision by an MQSA individual during the orientation process.
• Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.
• 15 category 1 CEU in mammo in a 36 month period.
• ARRT-M - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Mammography - AMERICAN REGISTERY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS (ARRT) Upon Hire Required and
• BLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required
• New York State-DOH-Radiology License Upon Hire Required and
• Passing advanced Mammo examination /certification preferred or within 1 year from date of hire within 1 Year Required and