Job description

STAFF/MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST
Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center

Job Information

• Job Status: Full-time (40hrs/wk)
• Job Schedule: Day Shift (9A-5:30P)
• Patient Care

Job Summary

• Performs medical mammograms in order to diagnose disease or trauma.
• Responsible for programming the machine for correct density, contrast, definition, magnification and distortion.
• Prepares, maintains and operates mammography equipment in a safe and responsible manner, following appropriate radiation safety guidelines.
• Performs and documents all QA/QC tests as defined by MQSA.
• Required to work Mobile Mammography Van when needed, including some weekends. (All requirements & responsibilities apply when assigned to van)

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Non Degree Program: Graduate from a two-year AMA approved radiologic technology program (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• RT(R)(M) - Registered Technologist (R) (M) (Required)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Required)
• MQSA - Mammography Quality Standards Act (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)

Experience

• 2 Years experience in a Radiologic Technologist position (Required)
• 1 Year experience in Mammography (Required)

Required Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• General Computer Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

General Responsibilities

• Complies with all Temple University Health System policies and procedures, and all applicable accreditation standards, laws and regulations, including those regarding patient confidentiality such as, but not limited to, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P. L. 104-191 ('HIPAA') and the rules and regulations implemented hereunder.
• Adheres to and promotes Hospital Safety Standards and the Safety Management Plan.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Demonstrates competency in providing patient care that is individualized relative to age, population, developmental, psycho-social-cultural and demonstrated needs.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

TUHS Core Competencies

Respect

• Shows concern and consideration for others. Treats others as they would like to be treated.
• Evokes trust in others by keeping commitments and avoiding blame.
• Is direct and truthful. Communicates clearly and openly.
• Responds to and resolves challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Contributes to achieving an environment where diversity is respected and valued.

Service

• Works relentlessly to achieve excellent service, and to re-establish trust if service fails to meet expectations.
• Anticipates and responds to customers and co-workers' needs in a timely and positive manner.
• Consistently adheres to the Service Excellence Standards.

Quality

• Makes the extra effort to achieve excellent results.
• Takes actions to continually improve quality and safety in daily work.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; holds self and others to high ethical and performance standards.

Job Responsibilities

Mammography Procedures

• Assists the Radiologists' in the performance of image-guided invasive and non-invasive breast procedures.
• Performs both diagnostic and screening breast Mammogram exams and consults with physicians regarding results.
• Performs all stereotactic wire localizations and biopsies to include the evaluation of prior imaging reports.
• Uses RIS/ITS/PACS for the purpose of placing orders, merging images, editing reports and resolving QA issues.
• Performs and documents patient assessment/history related procedures and provides patient care to meet patient's physical and psychological needs.
• Matches correct images with appropriate requisition.

Support Services

• Demonstrates ability to document and track patients through the MRS system.
• Performs outcome analysis (when assigned).
• Matches correct images with appropriate requisition.
• Contact patients who require return visits.
• Order supplies (when assigned).

Equipment Use

• Demonstrates location and use of circuit breakers, main power, manual and anatomic programming functions. Utilizes proper phototiming cells, and proper usage of densitometer.
• Demonstrates knowledge of compression device.
• Demonstrates ability to perform all required functions in HIS/RIS/MRS including maintaining security/confidentiality of HIS/RIS information, obtaining patient demographics, and tracking patients.
• Adapts procedure technique and approach to patient according to differences in functional ability.

Daily Procedures

• Employs learned techniques and applies them for purpose of producing high quality images of breast anatomy.
• Reviews mammography films that are produced to determine diagnostic quality is satisfactory for interpretation, and that images meet ACR/MQSA requirements. Compares to previous exams when available.
• Explains procedures and importance of compression to patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of mammography procedures for age specific populations (adult and geriatric).
• Locates and utilizes proper markers (if equipment dictates) and technique charts.
• Maintains order, cleanliness, and inventory of adequate supplies in mammography rooms. Utilizes proper disinfectants after each procedure, and ensures an adequate inventory of supplies.

Patient Customer Service

• Maintains excellent public relations with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Addresses issues or potential issues involving customer service and identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, customers and staff members are treated with kindness and respect.
• Collaborates with Hospital personnel to ensure optimal patient care and promote a positive working environment in unit and Hospital.

Patient Safety

• Verifies patient identification before performing any procedure. This includes verifying a patient's identity on their ID bracelet, and asking patient to provide name and DOB.
• Obtains necessary history and evaluation prior to procedure being performed, including LMP on female patients as appropriate.
• Assess geriatric patients for fall risk and need for additional safety measure.
• Provides proper protection and shields for patients of child-bearing age and self during examinations. Wears radiation badge according to departmental policy.
• Maintains privacy, and closes door during exposures. Follows proper sterile technique when required.

Physical Requirements, Physical Demands, & Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources. TUHS is committed to compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding individuals with disabilities.
• The Physical Requirements, Physical Demands and Work Environment of this job are currently under review. Please contact your Human Resources department directly if you have any questions or require additional information.

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All activities performed must be in compliance with Temple University Health System policies, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, patient confidentiality, and other Federal, State, and Local Laws and regulations as appropriate. The content of this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expectations performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties required and performed by the incumbent in the role. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The organization has the right, at its sole discretion, based on business and patient needs, to alter or change the expectations and duties at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed/graduated from a 2-year AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Radiology: 2 years (Required)
• Mammography: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RT (R) (M) (Required)
• ARRT Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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