Leads staff in performing a full range of screening and diagnostic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Certification in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
2 Certification in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
3Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians
OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology
PA: No state license is required
WV Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
4 Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Three (3) years’ experience in Mammographic Imaging.
CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Leads mammography staff to insure the optimum in imaging procedures as indicated by image quality, repeat analysis, audits and/or patient follow up.
2. Coordinates and schedules staff to facilitate the daily operations.
3. Identifies peak flow times and supports the mammography technologist to minimize patient wait times.
4. Supports staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building.
5. Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient.
6. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.
7. Evaluates images compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact.Assures proper patient identification appears on every image.
8. Educates patients regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
9. Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates.
10. Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.
11. Performs a full range of mammographic processing and imaging quality control tests in accordance with ACR technologist’s manual guidelines and documents them in the Mammography Quality Control Test binder.
12. Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with standard policies and procedures.
13. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
14. Maintains clean, neat and well stocked procedure area
15. Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals and sterile trays and devices for invasive mammographic procedures
16. Performs all duties of a mammography tech as needed.
17. Maintains MQSA compliance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
2. Stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day.
3. Lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds of weight.
4. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
2. Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center:
6214 THOM SF Women's Imaging Center
Address:
4605 Maccorkle Ave SWSouth CharlestonWest Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
The West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand WVU Medicine, is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.
