Mammography Technologist - Part-time

Radiology Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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Position at Forbes Hospital

Date Posted: 01/24/2017
Position Number: 552932
Location: Forbes Hospital
Department: Mammography
Status: Part-time
Shift: Daylight shifts and rotating evenings and weekends
Non-union
                         

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Job Summary: Provides mammographic imaging and patient care services as per protocol. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

  • Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Prepares for and assists the physician in mammography procedures.
  • Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
  • Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
  • Participates in a quality assurance program according to FDA and MQSA regulations.
  • Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocol and image distribution.
  • Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations.
  • May be required to perform multi-modality exams (DEXA, Breast Ultrasounds) depending on the site specific requirements.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

  • ARRT Registered Technologist. Additional ARRT certification in Mammography (M) required within 12 months of hire. CPR may be required upon hire.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
  • 1 year experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.

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