Mammography Technologist - McPherson Hospital
McPherson, KS 67460
About the Job
Mammography Technologist
Mission statement
Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, every time.
Vision
To be a vibrant and thriving five-star center for health, serving as our community's first choice for health and wellness.
Our C.A.R.E. Values
- Compassion - I will treat everyone with kindness, acceptance, empathy, and understanding.
- Accountability - I will be trustworthy, responsible, and dependable while taking ownership of my actions.
- Respect - I will value the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of everyone without judgment.
- Excellence - I will strive to understand and exceed the expectations of others.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance- Employer Paid
Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid
Voluntary Life & AD&D
MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions
403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution
Earned Time Off
Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution
Free 24-hour fitness center
JOB DESCRIPTION: Mammography Technologist
Shift: Part-time days
JOB SUMMARY: The Mammography Technologist is responsible for the daily clinical operations of their assigned area; including but not limited to, maintenance associated with Electronic Health Record(EHR), Radiology Information System(RIS), and Picture Archive and Communication Systems(PACS). This position is critical to providing outstanding care and efficient results; the technologist impacts the profitability of the organization as well as the patient experience.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Performs 3D Mammography Examinations.
2. Performs Stereotactic Breast Biopsies.
3. Performs DEXA – Bone Density Scanning.
4. Provides excellent patient care and communicates procedures and provides education on an as needed basis to new and existing team members.
5. Effectively handles patient complaints as evidenced by patient survey scores and escalates as necessary.
6. Maintains current MQSA compliance and ACR certification of the Mammography program.
7. Ensures compliance with all Policies and Procedures.
8. Ensures supplies are available as needed to meet patient demands.
9. Coordinates service and maintenance of equipment to ensure minimal downtime, as requested by the Radiology Director.
10. Acts as a point of contact for physician offices requiring clinical information and responds to requests within 24 hours.
11. Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with physicians, supportive departments, radiology directors, and radiologists to provide excellent service for provider and patient needs.
12. Actively participates in organizational performance improvement activities. Utilizes available data to identify opportunities to continuously improve and enhance patient care delivered by the radiology department.
13. Other duties as assigned by leadership.
OTHER SKILLS:
1. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Well organized and detail oriented.
2. Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
3. Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
4. Follows direction with focused attention and exhibits sound judgment.
5. Forms strong working relationships with patients and other team members.
Education/Experience
- Associates degree or equivalent formal training program
- Minimum two years 3D Mammography experience
- Two years DEXA, Bone Density study experience preferred
Certifications/License
- Registered Mammography Technologist, ARRT (M) Required
- Kansas State Board of Healing Arts -LRT
- Basic Life Support
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
