Mammography Technologist

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Company: Bass Medical Group

Location: Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Description:

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The BASS Imaging Center is seeking to hire a full time mammography tech who is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.

Requirements

Duties
  • Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients
  • Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions
  • Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
  • Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
  • Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
  • Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
  • Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
  • Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.


  • Qualifications:
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Current BLS
  • Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
  • Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
  • Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
  • Strong interest in scientific and technical skill and knowledge
  • Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured
  • Able to communicate effectively 9. Able to perform well independently
  • Able to follow detailed instructions
  • Exact and precise
  • Highly self-motivated

  • Pay Scale/Ranges:

    $35.00-$65.00/hour

    *Employees actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but an employees actual pay rate will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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