Breast Imaging Specialist, On Call/Pool

Job description

Miami, FL On Call/Pool Breast Health Center
On Call/Pool
Monday - Friday, 8am - 430pm
Summary
The Breast Imaging Specialist performs highly skilled technical work in diagnostic ultrasound using complex equipment for specialized and/or technically difficult examinations, and performs mammography using x ray imaging under the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
Responsibilities
• Validates and be accountable to all ancillary functions associated with breast imaging and post processing of all reports, letters, scheduling, patient call-back and process improvement associated with mammography and ultrasound.
• Utilizes appropriate HIS/RIS Computer System functions and follows through to record complete or incomplete procedures.
• Be responsible for adherence to MQSA, ACR, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies with regard to ongoing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly measurements and documentation to meet compliance requirements of the imaging equipment, workstations, PACs (as related to breast imaging), mammography reporting system / information system, and CAD.
• Utilizes department imaging protocols for screening, diagnostic mammography and sonography studies and manipulates equipment to optimize images and abides by ALARA guidelines.
• Performs breast biopsies under mammography and sonography.
• Complies with all hospital and department safety rules and regulations.
• Follows department Infection Control policy and procedure.
• Trouble shoots equipment failures and calls service on equipment when needed.
• Obtains patient history and reviews previous imaging studies / reports before imaging patient.
• Reviews lab values and records history in patients chart, communicates findings to the Radiologist.
• Responsible for stocking and reordering of supplies.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience
• Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education
• Associate's degree in Radiology Technology is required.

Skill
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the Breast Imaging department.

Credentials
• Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist is required. Board certified in mammography (ARRT) and breast ultrasound (ARRT or ARDMS) is required.
• American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity.
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