Staff Position

Mammography Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Wailuku, HI
0x8 hrs, Flexible

$48-49/hour

Overview

Shift Breakdown0x8 hrs
ShiftFlexible

Pay

Estimated pay

$48-49/hour

Qualifications

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Required

License

Other license in Hawaii

Other

Eligible to work in US

Description

Job Summary:
Under direct and indirect supervision, performs mammography examinations with physician supervision; maintains responsibility for monitoring and quality control of all mammographic studies.

Essential Responsibilities:

Completes patient history/breast assessment form and transmits form into the Radiology PACS system.

Performs mammography studies and procedures. Positions patients, applies compression, provides immobilization means and patient counseling as required. Selects technical factors and protocols that result in optimum imaging for each individual patient. Reviews orders with peers and consults with attending Radiologists as needed. Maintains daily records of exams performed. May perform stereotactic biopsy procedures. Supports the Mobile Health Vehicle as needed.

Follows all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accuracy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS.)

Prepares sterile fields as required and directed; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area. Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.

Assists radiologist during exams and procedures as needed; capturing specific mammography images and assisting with biopsy specimen collection. Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the mammography systems: performs system quality control (QC) as required.

Post processes and performs quality control (QC) of mammography images as required; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmittals images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.

Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices. Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.

Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure. Provides fear/stress reducing service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions; providing encouragemnet. Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times. Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.

Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed. Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure. Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure.

Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.

Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.

Pursues ongoing continuing education.

Attends departmental meetings and/or inservice presentations as needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

Minimum one (1) year (2,080 hours) general radiology experience as a registered technologist, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post- hire, or on -the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.

Minimum one (1) year mammography experience.

Education

Associates degree in radiologic technology; or two (2) years of directly related experience.

License, Certification, Registration

Radiographer License (Hawaii)

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist

Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1303428. Posted job title: Mammography Technician

Employer

Kaiser Permanente

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About

At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.

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