Mammography Technologist

Optum
US - New York - West Nyack
November 15, 2024

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group).
Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best.
Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring.
Connecting.
Growing together.

The Mammography Technologist I will be responsible for performing quality patient care and mammographic images for successful diagnostic of patients for the radiologist.
This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
Demonstrate competency performing all mammographic procedures and the operation of all related equipment
Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system
Obtain mammographic images according to guidelines
Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
All clinical aspects of mammography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms.
Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years Maintain CPR certification
Observe patient vital signs during examination
Provide coverage as needed (i.
e.
in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules).
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires.
Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems
Perform daily QA evaluations, i.
e.
processor QC and phantom QC
Monthly, quarterly, and yearly QC testing documentation
Perform all mammographic images daily in guidelines to ACR accreditation
Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
Provide excellent patient care by addressing concerns before and after examination
Examine radiologic film for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion Troubleshoot processor, mammographic machine, and order supplies
Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
Ensure a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality
Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action
Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME's through education programs, conferences, and workshops

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Quali.

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