Mammography technologist - PRN
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Job SummaryAs one primary component of this job, and under the
direction of a radiologist, performs screening and diagnostic
mammograms at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.
Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail
application of ionizing radiation; therefore, prudent judgment,
strong technical skills, and a commitment to patient safety are
considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals
assuming the position as a mammography technologist. Another
secondary component of this job involves assisting the radiologist
in performing interventional breast procedures and breast
ultrasound examinations in order to contribute to a diagnosis.
Responsibilities---Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms
following appropriate assessment by clinicians. ---Performs breast
ultrasound procedures in a timely manner according to physicians'
order, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist
direction.---Effectively interacts with Denver Health's PACS system
through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image
archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user
interface activities.---Assists radiologists during interventional
procedures, (breast biopsies, and needle localizations). Such
assistance may include procedures preparation, post-procedural
patient care to include, but not limited to, breast compression,
retrieval of ice, and delivery of biopsy specimen to laboratory.
---Maintains records of examinations and other pertinent
information on patients within Epic.---Performs QC/QA processes
daily on digital equipment. Phantom image test must be performed
weekly. ---Assembles order requisition, patient history sheet, and
comparison films (when relevant) for radiologists' review within 30
minutes of completion of exam.---Performs duties related to the
management of pathology results that include: printing and copying
of pathology reports; verifying if patients are scheduled properly;
and entering of pathology results into the computer system. Any or
all of the following activities may be required each week as
directed by supervisor and/or radiologist(s):oPrint written
pathology reports from previous week's patients' biopsies.oRefer
abnormal results to surgical breast clinic for an
appointment.oEducation patients of their scheduled procedures.oMeet
with patients to discuss biopsy results.oAssist with preparation
for breast conference.oUpdate the procedure book with pathology
results.oCheck status of patients waiting for biopsies and
document.oNotify PCP about patient's status.oCheck status of
patients needing additional views and document.oEnter pathology
results into Epic.oNotify care providers of patient's pathology
results.oRemind radiologist to addend his/her interpretation by
providing the radiologist a copy of the written pathology
report.---Uses Epic to schedule breast diagnostic
studies.---Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by
ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those
medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic
examinations.---Maintains a clean and orderly working environment
through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking
supplies, and washing/disinfecting general radiographic
equipment.---Attends and participates in departmental huddles,
general intradepartmental meetings, and Radiology's inservices.
---Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities---Knowledge in how to operate digital mammography
equipment and related technology. ---Competency in the performance
of screening and diagnostic mammograms. ---Knowledge of how to
address age-specific care needs of patients. ---Effective
interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and
collaborations. ---Competency in interpreting physician order
requests for screening/diagnostic mammograms as well as
interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound imaging.
---Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and
configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient
physiologic variances. ---Ability to consistently produce quality
images related to the breast region.Education --- Associate's
Degree (Required) Education 1. Completion of a course of study in
Radiologic Technology specializing in Mammography as approved by
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists,
required.Experience 1. One year experience performing radiographic
procedures required.Experience Credentials --- Basic Life Support
(BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association (Required)
Certificate/License/Registration 1. Registered Radiologic
Mammography Technologist with the American Registry of Radiological
Technologists (ARRT) Certification, required. 2. Current Basic Life
Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR, required. All
Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept
current as a condition of continued employment.
Certificate/License/Registration 1. Registered Radiologic
Mammography Technologist with the American Registry of Radiological
Technologists (ARRT) Certification, required. 2. Current Basic Life
Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR, required. All
Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept
current as a condition of continued employment.--- RT Mammography
(Required) LocationConversionShift DaysWork TypeIntermittent Pay
RangeMinimum $30.53Mid-point $38.22Maximum $45.87All job applicants
for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug
test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Denver
Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system
considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma
Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency
medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based
health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health
department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's
primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a
mission-driven organization that has provided billions in
uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an
Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and
purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community
needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000
children a year.Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just
minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities
Denver has to offer.We strongly support diversity in the workforce
and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver
Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment
opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver
Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class.
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