Experience Inc. Jobs

Description

• Performs and obtains high quality mammograms on all patients (i.e. In-Patients, Clinic or Private Out Patients); recognizes the need for and utilizes radiation protection measures as appropriate in accordance with departmental policies.

• As required, transports patients to and from mammography rooms.

• Assists the Radiologist with needle localizations.

• Properly utilizes all mammography equipment permitted with in the scope of their license and within the realm of their training.

• Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

• Ability to perform and maintain quality management as required by the FDA and MQSA.

• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Develops all X-rays when required.

• Provides patient comfort (e.g., bedpans, blankets) as required.

• Performs required clerical work when necessary to maintain patient records.

• Maintains a clean and orderly environment to include; Mammography room and equipment, and Mammography processor and dark room.

• Informs appropriate personnel when equipment is in need of repair.

• Fulfills all continuing education requirements specified by regulatory agencies and Medical Center standards.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Education/Licensure:

• Graduation from an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology; ARRT or Registry eligible.

• Current NJ license as a Licensed Radiologic Technologist.

• Mammography registry.

• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED certification.

JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Diagnostic Imaging Department; contact with staff, patients.

• Lifts, positions and/or transfers patients.

• Frequent prolonged standing.

• Lifts/moves x-ray equipment.

• Protective clothing worn: gloves, gown, lead apron.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Technical/other training or better in Radiology

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Diagnostic Radiography

• Amer Reg Radiology Tech

• *Heart Saver

Experience

Preferred

• 0-1 years: Some Mammography Tech experience is preferred.