Mammo Technologist

CommonSpirit Health•Corning, IA

About The Position

At CHI Health Mercy Corning, our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether it's providing emergency care to a child, detecting a disease early enough to save a patient's life, or restoring a senior citizen's mobility and independence after an injury or fall, CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities, from primary care to oncology. As our Mammography Technologist, you will be vital in early breast cancer detection, performing high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion. Every day, you will expertly operate equipment, meticulously position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain accurate records. You'll collaborate with radiologists and adhere to safety and regulatory standards for comprehensive breast health. To be successful in this role, you will possess current mammography certification, exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor, ensuring accurate diagnostics and positive patient experiences.

Requirements

Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program, upon hire
Medical Radiographer: IA, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
Registered Technologist Mammography, within 12 - months

Nice To Haves

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire

Responsibilities

Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure.
Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion.
Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures.
Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions.
Provides patient education as appropriate.
Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.
Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards.
Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc.
Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure.
Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements.
Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up.
Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications.
Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.