Mammography Technologist - Slidell

Capitol Imaging Services, LLC. is a dynamic and growing company. Our commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction means every member of our staff plays a vital role in a patient's journey towards healing. We are looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our organization! If you enjoy an environment of team-oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place!

We currently have an opening for a Mammography Technologist - PRN at our Slidell Location.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all mammography procedures - screening and diagnostic mammography. Ensures all procedures have accurate documentation including clinical and patient related information.
• Verifies patient identification, confirms physician orders, obtains patient medical history/consent forms prior to performing any procedure. Assures proper completion of all exams requested, proper labeling of all films and prompt release of all patients upon completion of the exam.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and/or performs daily QC strip, records data in PenRad and performs weekly phantom tests on unit as per MQSA/FDA regulations.
• Assists with contacting and following up with patients, tracking critical information for performance improvement, and ensuring that the reporting radiologist has all necessary information.
• Assists with ordering supplies, maintaining room cleanliness, ensures proper hand washing regimen and all equipment is used safely and according to proper protocols.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Maintains communication and cooperation with radiologists and other ancillary departments regarding changes in protocol, scheduling of procedures, exams performed and patient flow.
• Able to recognize unusual findings in the breast. Reviews prior studies and reports that pertain to current exam ensuring all diagnostic imaging is obtained prior to patient leaving.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to assist in performing X-ray and DEXA procedures while ensuring that team communication, patient comfort and satisfaction is the priority.
• Candidate has advanced modality imaging experience. Requirements
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered in Mammography
• Current ARRT/Mammography certification.
• Trained in digital mammography.
• X-Ray experience preferred
• Knowledge of safety requirements to provide instructions and to recognize and correct hazardous conditions
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required in Mammography and related testing and Quality Control in Mammography
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Excellent communications skills