MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - FT DAY SHIFT - $20K SIGN ON BONUS

Company: Trihealth Inc
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

Job Overview:Under the direction of the Radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, the mammography technologist performs imaging to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. The mammography technologists perform screening and diagnostic imaging, mammography guided procedures, specimen imaging, and bone density scanning in accordance with the American College of Radiology's appropriateness criteria, or by protocols developed and agreed upon by physician leadership and maintains annual competencies in those areas of imaging. This position is responsible for performing quality mammography procedures, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members including breast radiologists and breast surgical practice, quality assurance/quality control required for FDA/ACR, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of mammography equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned. Must have strong verbal and organizational skills and be able to interact with patients in a fast-paced environment. Travel to additional locations may be required. Mammography certification is required within 12 months of employment within this modality. This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the state of Ohio and is required to maintain ARRT and ODH licensure. This position adheres to the Practice Standards defined by the ASRT.Job Requirements:Associate's Degree in Allied Health--Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational programAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)--Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)--Radiologic Technologist, ARRT, State Licensure Certification in mammography requried withing 12 months of employmentExperience Clinical Allied Health RadiologyJob Responsibilities:Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting it.Demonstrates the ability to consistently produce and evaluate screening and diagnostic mammography for radiological interpretationDemonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures.RemoveOther Job-Related Information:Working Conditions:Climbing - RarelyConcentrating - FrequentlyContinuous Learning - FrequentlyHearing: Conversation - FrequentlyHearing: Other Sounds - FrequentlyInterpersonal Communication - FrequentlyKneeling - RarelyLifting Lifting 50+ Lbs - RarelyLifting 11-50 Lbs - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyPushing - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyReading - ConsistentlySitting - OccasionallyStanding - FrequentlyStooping - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyThinking/Reasoning - FrequentlyUse of Hands - FrequentlyColor Vision - FrequentlyVisual Acuity: Far - FrequentlyVisual Acuity: Near - ConsistentlyWalking - FrequentlyTriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS BehaviorsAt TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:--Serve: ALWAYS--- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying \'hello\' Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areasExcel: ALWAYS--- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) Work on improving quality, safety, and service--Respect: ALWAYS--- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.Value: ALWAYS--- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.Engage: ALWAYS--- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition. Explore our career options to help you determine the type of job best for you as well as help narrow your search within our website. We look forward to you joining the TriHealth family! Nurses are at the heart of patient care, and we are proud to have such amazing nurses here at TriHealth. As the region's leading health system, we are focused on consistency in the patient experience and standardizing nursing care across the system with proven best practices. We aim to continue leading research supporting the evolution of nursing care, especially as TriHealth works to adapt the population health model system-wide. In order to lead these changes, TriHealth must invest in our nurses, which is why we provide multiple opportunities for nurses to achieve their professional development goals through tuition reimbursement programs, specialty certifications and several other continuing education opportunities. Our registered nurses support TriHealth in many different aspects of nursing, including patient care, care coordination, education and management. If you're interested in joining our world-class nursing team, you can see all current nursing opportunities here on TriHealth.com. I am honored to lead our TriHealth nursing team, and welcome you to join us!

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