Description

Job Title: Mammography / DEXA Technologist

Salary: $40-$50 per hour DOE

Location: Westminster, CA

Openings: 1 ( FT / PT)

Position Purpose: The mammography technologist will performing screenings on FTOC patients regardless of ability to pay. Treats patients with dignity and respect during a patient encounter, with the ability to minimize a patient’s anxiety and fear during their exam. Maintains a cohesive working relationship with patients, staff and providers and may act as a resource for those who have questions regarding breast health. Has a strong working knowledge and understanding of MQSA and ACR regulatory requirements.

Core Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

Perform screening mammogram procedures achieving a high level of image quality using correct anatomical markers and patient positioning.
Demonstrate computer competency and accuracy with EMR and RIS.
Proficient in Ramsoft, specific to scanning of paperwork, radiologist documentation, status updates and uploading comparative CD studies.
Responsible for equipment quality control tests, ACR and MQSA regulatory requirements.
Maintains timely upkeep and accuracy with the mammography tracking and reporting system. Specific to exam assessments, lay letter, logging of each patient performed.
Skilled at proper implant positioning and use of appropriate technical factors.
Explains to patient what will take place during their procedure, what to expect and when she will receive her results.
Delivers patient care in accordance with FTOC standards of quality of care.
Ensure a secure and safe patient work environment by maintaining awareness to safety hazard and adhering to patient confidentiality and HIPAA.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

Education and Training: Formal training from an accredited college, with completion of a two-year radiology technology program.
Associate Degree in Radiologic Science.
1 years’ experience as a mammography technologist or DEXA technologist
California Radiologic Technologist CRT –
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT -
Excellent verbal Communication.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Organization skills.
40 hours of documented training in mammography if qualifying after April 28, 1999
Have current 15 hours of continuing education in mammography.
Performed 25 supervised mammograms under a MQSA qualified individual.
Performed 200 exams in in a 24-month window as required by MQSA.
Strong knowledge of ACR and MQSA

Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws

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