Mammographer - Diley Ridge casual

Mammographer

An affiliation of Mount Carmel and Fairfield Medical Center, Diley Ridge Medical Center is a state-of-the-art medical complex that includes emergency, inpatient, and diagnostic services. Located in Canal Winchester, the center serves patients throughout northern Fairfield County, including the communities of Pickerington, Groveport, Canal Winchester, Carroll, Baltimore, and Violet Township.

At Diley Ridge Medical Center, we're proud to be a part of the lives of the people in our community. That's why we're looking for Mammographers who have a strong spirit of community, sense of teamwork, and constant focus on excellence.

Job Description

• Performs screening mammographic examinations upon order/referral of physician.
• Analyzes mammographic examinations for quality control purposes.
• Prepares completed exam for interpretation by a radiologist.
• Operates PACS equipment.
• Performs non-technical tasks and indirect patient care activities (e.g., patient transport, movement positioning).
• Correctly responds to emergency situations such as Code Blue and emergency operations plan.
• Adheres to all regulations for MQSA in the performance of screening mammography including but not limited to: QC, results reporting to physicians and patients, documentation and tracking of positive results.
• Communicates pertinent clinical information to appropriate members of the patient care team and department personnel.
• Establishes and maintains strong positive communication with patients and families.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments/service lines, physicians, and staff.
• Confers with physicians relative to procedure and patient preparation.
• Provides patient and family education relative to the procedure being performed.
• Practices positive patient identification.
• Follows established guidelines for Risk Management and Organizational Integrity programs and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Follows guidelines for radiation safety as outlined in Radiation Safety Policy Manual.
• Operates mammography equipment in a safe and appropriate fashion.
• Practices in accordance with Infection Control guidelines and maintains a safe work environment, stocked with supplies.
• Enters patient charges; responsible for charge error correction.
• Documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
• Updates and maintains computerized and hard copy patient records.
• Assists with the management of patient records, files, and notifications.
• Develops imaging modality monitors and reports quality indicators focusing on optimal patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, risk management, customer service, and continuous quality and process improvements.
• Participates in performance improvement process teams.
• Utilizes computer systems appropriate to area effectively.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Radiologic Technology program with ARRT registration.
• Licensed in the state of Ohio to perform radiological procedures.
• Certified in Mammography through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or meet MQSA criteria (Registry eligible) in the performance of mammography.
• Prior experience in mammography meeting ACR and MQSA guidelines.
• Effective verbal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical ability as required by the American College of Radiology and MQSA.
• Ability to perform professional duties with minimal supervision.
• Possesses a high level of professionalism and the ability to establish a good rapport with patients, associates, and physicians.
• Current CPR required.

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