Travel Mammography Technologist - $2,488 per week
Company: Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
- Certification Details
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
- State License 1 Verification
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Job Details
- Mammo Tech
- Variable hours between 0700-1900 5x8s shifts
- The Mammographic Technologist performs imaging procedures
according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment
in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique, and patient
treatment.
- Proficient in the field of Mammography and General
Radiology.
- Positions patient for diagnostic imaging according to
department procedures, training, and machine requirements.
- Operates imaging equipment, determines and sets exposure
factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure
accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat
rates.
- Uses computer image processing to select and optimize
images.
- Presents exams and related patient information to radiologist
for diagnosis.
- Assists with patient transport by moving patients using
standard procedures.
- Expected to perform the complete range of departmental
mammographic exams from Screening to Stereotactic.
- Documentation: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent
information to provide accurate and timely service to
customers.
- Correctly identifies patient by checking patient's I.D., full
name and DOB according to department procedure.
- Reviews patient questionnaire and orders to insure correct
examination.
- Labels images completely with demographic, position and other
needed documentation.
- Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams
as required.
- Competently performs quality control and quality assurance,
records results and reports variance from normal equipment function
to meet MQSA standards.
- Protects patients and others in the area by using proper
machine settings and radiation safety standards.
- Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and
sterile practices according to procedures.
- Clearly communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and
physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to adolescent,
adult and geriatric patients.
- Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate
actions to meet their needs.
- Follows all departmental policies and procedures.
- Apply the department standards of service excellence to
internal and external customers.
- Job Requirements
- Education: Graduate of accredited 2-year Radiologic Technology
school or program in addition to required prerequisite
training.
- Experience: A minimum of six consecutive months of breast
imaging experience within the last year in Mammography
required.
- Experience in performing breast imaging examinations including
breast screening, diagnostic examinations, ductograms, breast
needle localizations, specimen radiographs, stereotactic (core and
localization), and other related studies.
- Preferred: Experience in Digital Mammography
- Registered Radiological Technologist A.R.R.T. (R) is required
with current Oregon licensure.
- Must meet MQSA requirements for mammographers.
- Registration in ARRT (M) Mammography within six months from
date of hire.
- Valid, approved BLS certification; current Oregon Board of
Medical Imaging license.
- Schedule Information
- Variable hours between 0700-1900
- 5x8s shifts
- Additional Details
- A valid government-issued photo ID is required. Must be
presented on the first day to obtain OHSU ID badge.
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