Mammography-Breast Ultrasound Technologist(FT/Day)
Summary
1.0 Monday-Saturday. Some evening hours until 1900 hours. The candidate will be required to take their breast U/S boards within 1 year of starting employment. Weekend hours are Saturday only, no call or holidays.
Job Description
Mammography-Breast Ultrasound Technologist(FT/Day/eve)
This position is located in Lancaster, PA
Full-time Monday through Friday hours between 6:30 am and 7:00pm , Friday 6:30am-5:00pm with Saturday am rotation. No holidays or on call. Must obtain Breast ultrasound certification within 1 year of hire. rotation.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Mammography/Breast Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of mammographic and sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations. The Technologist is also responsible for daily operations of the patient schedule, equipment maintenance, equipment failure reporting and quality assessment. Must maintain a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self–motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. This position requires the Technologist to be registered by ARRT to perform breast sonographic procedures
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
- Perform all mammographic and breast ultrasound procedures through proper technique selection according to department policy and procedure. This includes providing services on weekends, holidays, and other times as determined by management. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians; consults with Radiologists as necessary.
- Greets patients and actively identifies patient to ensure correct patient and procedure.
- Explains procedure to patient and family.
- Completes required documentation of patient history
- Completes examination and billing as required.
- Documents technical observations for each procedure and obtains assistance as needed.
- Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
- Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
- Follow established departmental procedures.
- Use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic information in each examination performed
- Integrate exams, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt examinations as necessary.
- Recognize and adapt to the needs of patients with varying cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
- Displays a positive attitude when interacting with all customers.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an AMA accredited program for Radiology Technologists is required.
- Certified in Radiological Technology, by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), is required. Certification in mammography, by the ARRT, is required.
- Certification in breast ultrasound, by the ARRT, is required within one year.
- Exceptional professional communication with patients.
- Exceptional patient care skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Strong eye-hand coordination.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Competency in all areas of specialty offered at LG.
- Three (3) years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
- 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
- Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
- Child Care Subsidies
- Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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