Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible: Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Work Shift: Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
Department: 7637 Breast Center-KHIC
The Mammography Specialist operates and executes Mammo procedures with expert knowledge of the capability of the Mammo unit and the ability to perform Mammo procedures expertly. This includes skills in operating and performing various tasks in preparing, executing, and completing procedures within their Mammography environment. This would include proper order review, general mammography, possible stereotactic biopsy, and excellent patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS
License / Certification
- Required: CRT in Diagnostic Radiology Technology and Mammographic Radiologic Technology
- BLS
- Preferred: ARRT license in Radiology and Mammography
Education
- Required: Must have 8 hours of training in a MQSA approved course in digital mammography.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
- Acts as a liaison to radiologists for quality critique of images.
- Performs Digital Mammography and other breast imaging procedures.
- Performs and documents patient assessment/history related to procedures and provides education to meet patient's needs. Performs or assists with physical breast exam for mass or nodule localization.
- Pulls correct chart for patient, checking paperwork and referring questions to supervisor or physician before performing procedure. All paperwork and data entry is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
- Understands basic principles, indications, benefits, and risks associated with mammography. Provides education to patients and family.
- Applies knowledge and principles of Universal precautions, aseptic, and sterile techniques.
- Operates Digital mammography equipment according to procedure. Provides radiation protection for patient, self and others, according to prescribed safety standards according to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).
- May perform routine radiographic or fluoroscopic imaging procedures using imaging equipment and contrast media as needed.
- Assists physicians in performing image guided diagnostic and invasive procedures (e.g.: stereotactic biopsy, needle localization, ductograms).
- Keeps designated work area clean and orderly throughout the day. Cleans equipment and rooms; stocks supplies and maintains area in a ready condition daily, before shift end.
- Develops images using digital mammography or stereotactic units. Uses correct positioning markers on all images.
- Actively participates in CQI. Has detailed knowledge of all tests performed. Coordinates and compiles all quality assurance data as outlined in the tests listed in the ACR mammography, quality control manual.
- Recognizes and reports any malfunctions or variation in QC data or machine operations to manager and service engineer as needed.
- Assists other members of the shift with patient assignments, assuring all patients receive high quality, timely studies.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of KH, medical staff, and community.
- Becomes familiar with and able to assist physicians in viewing images on digital mammography system as well as images in synapse.
- May assist in administering first aid as necessary. Maintains current Basic Life Support certification.
Pay Range: $42.10 - $63.16
If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
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