Travel Mammography Technologist - $2,892 per week

Company: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare - Salinas Valle
Location: Salinas
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Current CRT (R) (M) and ARRT (R) registration required.
• California State License - Mammographic Radiologic Technologist (CRT (R) (M)) required.
• ARRT (M) Certificate required - need copy of original that reflects the date received.
• Initial 40 hours of training required.
• 25 supervised exams required.
• 8 hours modality training in Tomosynthesis required.
• 8 hours modality training in digital mammography required.
• Continuing education - 15 CEUs in 36 months required.
• 200 mammograms in 24 months required.
  • Job Details
  • Works under the supervision of the Mammo Supervisor and Manager.
  • Performs mammograms and bone density.
  • Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA, The Joint Commission and departmental policies.
  • Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography.
  • Performs any combination of the primary duties depending on area of assignment.
  • Performs mammograms and bone density on a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures and in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, and MQSA.
  • Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram when training and approved demonstration of correct competencies are complete.
  • Obtains or reviews patient's medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies, notifies appropriate staff of inconsistencies.
  • Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensive documentation.
  • Consistently selects appropriate technical factors from technique charts and operates equipment in accordance with prescribed Radiation Safety Practices.
  • Prepares completed mammograms and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner including appropriately identified images and all associated forms.
  • Reports changes in patient's condition to Lead Technologist and/or Radiologist for follow-up.
  • Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
  • Assists with scheduling of patient exams.
  • Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.
  • Works closely with Lead Mammography Technologist to meet MQSA standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Job Requirements
    • One (1) year of experience as a licensed mammography technologist, preferred.
      • Additional Details
      • Current CRT (R) (M) and ARRT (R) registration - Required
      • BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards - Required
      • California State License - Mammographic Radiologic Technologist (CRT (R) (M))
      • ARRT (M) Certificate - need copy of original that reflects the date received
      • Initial 40 hours of training
      • 25 supervised exams
      • 8 hours modality training in Tomosynthesis
      • 8 hours modality training in digital mammography
      • Continuing education - 15 CEUs in 36 months
      • 200 mammograms in 24 months
      • AHA BLS
      • Bone Density experience preferred

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