LOCATION: Montgomery County (PA)
Great opportunity to join a 200+ bed acute care hospital facility offering an extensive range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care, to name a few. With over 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, the hospital serves the healthcare needs of residents in Montgomery County and its surrounding areas, while continuously striving to exceed patient expectations in delivering compassionate, safe, and quality patient care.
- The Mammography technologist administers ionizing radiation when performing screening and/or diagnostic mammograms according to established protocols.
- The Mammography technologist demonstrates an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology as they relate to the procedure.
- Maintains a high degree of accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and subsequent evaluation of imaging parameters to optimize patient imaging and care while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards.
- The Mammography technologist integrates technical skills, patient interaction, and care to obtain viable diagnostic information as ordered by the physician.
- The technologist utilizes independent professional judgment and critical thinking to obtain the resultant diagnostic information when possible and seeks direction from a MQSA qualified interpreting physician or lawful institutional policies (or standards of care) to continue or discontinue the exam.
- The Mammography technologist remains sensitive to the physical, cultural and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.
- The Mammography technologist participates in quality improvement processes and continually assesses their professional performance.
- Comprehends the complexities of appropriate state and federal regulations and have knowledge of the quality control and quality assurance requirements for mammography.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post High School Diploma Program
- BLS Certification
- RT (R) or RT (R) (M)
- Must have computer S=skills to include use and navigation
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
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