Mammography Technician - On-call

Job description

Riverway Clinic is looking to hire a Mammography Technician to join our Radiology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
Performs all duties necessary in the positioning and radiating of patients for mammograms, x-ray processing, quality control of images and processing, patient education regarding exposure.
Excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees.
Position Responsibilities:
• People: Teamwork

• Handles patient’s questions, concern regarding procedures.
• Participates actively in self-development and educational activities.
• Handles patient’s questions, concern regarding procedures.
• Identifies and works to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
• Focuses on solving the problem, not blaming.
• Effectively shares job knowledge with new employees.
• Places team goals above own interests.

• Health: Data and Quality

• Performs mammograms and produces high quality radiographs with minimum errors.
• Provides proper radiation protection and quality care to patients, employees and self by selecting proper technical factors and operating equipment in a safe effective manner while ensuring established protocol for quality control is followed.
• Implements professional standards at all times using independent judgment as needed when necessary to depart from established techniques.
• Processes/reviews finished images and sort/organize images for reading.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy.
• Assists with department record keeping and related file work.
• If there is a department receptionist, performs those duties during the receptionist absence.
• Follows strict OSHA standard.
• Maintains equipment.
• Complies with Code of Conduct.
• Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality, performs within legal and ethical boundaries.
• Participates in patient outreach to maximize best care for all patients

• Experience: Patient Service

• Answers incoming calls and respond appropriately. Greets patients warmly.
• Recognizes and responds to written, verbal and nonverbal communications in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Greets patients with a warm welcome and completes interactions with a warm closure.
• Patient Advocacy: Assures patient’s rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Respects, embraces and values diversity.

• Stewardship: Financial

• Maintains a well-stocked and esthetic exam room to ensure and organized, safe and professional environment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Customer Service:
• Greet patients with a warm welcome and completes interactions with a warm closure.
• Patient Advocacy: Assure patient’s rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Respect, embrace and value diversity.
• Project a professional image through appearance, positive attitude and constructive interactions.

Work Schedule:
Varies
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Required:
• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Currently registered A.R.R.T.
• CPR Certification.
• Initially qualified in mammography" (40 hours of initial training).

Preferred:
• Member of M.S.R.T (Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists) or A.S.R.T. (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)

Skills and Abilities:
• Organizes effectively
• Establishes priorities
• Understands regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish safe working conditions
• Ability to maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work quickly under pressure
• Works productively as a team player