Mammographer Lead - FT

Job DetailsJob Location: Coffey County Hospital - Burlington, KS 66839Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Health CareJob Title:       Mammographer Lead  Department: Radiology   Reports To:   Radiology Supervisor    SUMMARY:  Under direction of the Radiology Supervisor performs procedures to assist in a diagnosis. Works effectively with patients, patients’ families and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel.   Mammographer Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Performs procedures as prescribed by a physician. Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammography radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.  Demonstrates proficiency in performing all breast imaging procedures, including additional, spot compression and magnification images. Explains procedures to patients. Ensures that all patient communications required by MQSA/FDA/ACR are sent in a timely manner and recorded in the mammography records. This includes reports, recall letters, reminder letters, biopsy reports etc.  Evaluates image data for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed. Charts and completes charges related to mammography procedures and supplies in hospital billing system. Operates current EMR (Meditech) proficiently Provides preventive maintenance to equipment and monitors its operation. Performs the quality control functions related to mammography. Actively participates in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department.  Provide orientation to new and student mammographer’s. Assist in maintenance and compilation of statistical data including; biopsy reports, surgical reports, etc.  Maintains all necessary documentation for ACR and FDA accreditation processes. Must maintain requirements for Mammography registration including 15 CEUs in Mammography every 3 years and required annual number of mammogram procedures Work on the next day’s mammography schedule by: Locating prior exams / sending them to radiologists; ensure old reports are available; prepare prior exams for radiologists by marking for comparison; review next schedule for orders if needed; etc.   Actively participate in all aspects of imaging department when there is no mammography-related work: i.e., answer phones; burn CDs; log in patients; scheduling; etc. Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs. Comply with the personnel policies, department policies and CHS Code of Conduct.  Other duties may be assigned. QualificationsQualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions related to qualifications, physical demands and the work environment.   Education and/or Experience, Licenses, Registrations or Certificates:         Required:   High school diploma or equivalent;  Completion of an ARRT-approved educational program  Registration with State of Kansas and ARRT.  Current BLS Certification Mammography Certification                          Language Skills:                                            Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information and address questions from residents, family members, medical staff, other employees, and the general public.   Mathematical Skills:                                                 Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.   Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.   Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.