Mammography Tech

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

 

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

Performs all routine and diagnostic Mammographic procedures. Provides patients with safe, courteous and efficient care. Assists in other sections of the department as needed. Position Reports To:Reports to Radiology Manager.

Essential Functions

Prepares for and performs all mammography examinations by positioning patients and adjusting equipment exposure factors

Assists radiologists in biopsy procedures when needed

Evaluates mammograms for technical quality

Completes "Informed Consent" forms as needed

Maintains the cleanliness of the mammography machines and associated minor equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures

Understands and follows all universal precautions and personal protective equipment requirements

Attend department meetings and participate in all annual required training and in-service training

Possesses knowledge of MQSA requirements and participates, as needed, in the accomplishment of required quality assurance records

If working less than 40 hours per week, may be required to work scheduled days off

Utilizes PACS, RIS, and current EMR efficiently and completes required documentation for each examination performed

Lifts and transfers patients as needed using safe ergonomic technique and utilizes the hydraulic lift or other safe patient handling devices and the patient's family members or caregivers when necessary

Complies with all continuing education requirements as dictated by regulatory entities

Other duties as assigned

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Position Requirements

For employees working on site at any CH location, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement.

Qualifications

Required:

• A graduate of a course in Radiologic Technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT registered in x-ray
• Must be certified with the State of Washington within 2 weeks of hire date
• ARRT registered in Mammography within 3 months of hire date
• BLS for healthcare providers within 3 months of hire date

Desired:

• Previous mammography experience
• A working knowledge of computers, accurate keyboarding skills, and email communication

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions:  

• Office/Clinic
• Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation of equipment
• Requires eyesight correctable to a level sufficient to operate equipment, review diagnostic images, and complete associated paperwork
• Depth perception is required
• Required hearing correctable to a level sufficient to use the telephone and hear a patient speaking when your back is turned
• The abilities to smell and to feel when touching are required

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
• Infectious Diseases - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Yes