Mammography Tech Assistant II at Careers Integrated Resources Inc

Job Title: Mammography Tech Assistant II

Location: Salinas, CA 93901

Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibility of Extension)

Shift: 8-4:30 PM or 8:30-5:00 PM

Pay Range: $25 - $30/hr. on W2

Job responsibilities:

· Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the populations served.

· This includes demonstrating knowledge of the principles of caring for the following, but not limited to, geriatric, pediatric, developmentally challenged, special needs and physically challenged, and various diagnoses, interventions, procedures and operations performed for patients served.

· Uses the PACS system to transmit and print/burn CDs of patient imaging studies.

· May assist patients by lifting and moving them off and on the procedural surfaces and prepares patients for procedures.

· Assists technologists with PACS, room cleaning and patient prep.

· Assists Radiologists with the scheduling of patients for US and MRI biopsies and coordinates consultations with oncologists and surgeons for follow up care.

· Prepares Spa in the morning (including making coffee) and cleans Spa at the end of the day (puts cushions

· away, etc.)

· May transport patients by wheelchair, or assisted walking.

· Registers/pre-registers patients for procedures and exams.

· Pre-logs patients.

· Enter exams into computer system.

· Reviews orders for the following day and verify order coincides with exam scheduled, including calling

· physician’s offices for updated orders.

· Greets, identifies and confirms exam with patient.

· Confirms patient appointments.

· Schedules patient exams as needed.

· Answers all telephone calls promptly and courteously using script when provided.