Senior Mammography Technologist, Breast Imaging, First Shift - UC Health
West Chester, OH
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Job Description
Senior Mammography Technologist, First Shift, Breast Imaging Department
UC Health is hiring a full-time Senior Mammography Technologist for the breast imaging department for first shift at West Chester Hospital.
The Senior Mammography Technologist obtains the highest quality mammograms following the ACR/FDA requirements, obtains patient history, locates prior examinations, prepares paperwork for the radiologist's interpretation and assists management in the day-to-day operation of the modality.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Expected starting salary range for this position is between $31.63/hr. - $39.11/hr.
The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
Join our team as a Senior Mammography Technologist in our breast imaging department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment
Senior Mammography Technologist, First Shift, Breast Imaging Department
UC Health is hiring a full-time Senior Mammography Technologist for the breast imaging department for first shift at West Chester Hospital.
The Senior Mammography Technologist obtains the highest quality mammograms following the ACR/FDA requirements, obtains patient history, locates prior examinations, prepares paperwork for the radiologist's interpretation and assists management in the day-to-day operation of the modality.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Performs mammographic and DEXA procedures in accordance with established protocols, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing for appropriateness and completeness of patient histories and requested services. Explains procedures to patients.
- Prepares images, prior studies and paperwork including patient history and location of previous films. Submits completed studies to the radiologists for interpretation. Faxes release form to appropriate facility for release of previous mammograms. Follows up films are received in timely manner. Digitizes images, insures images are available for radiologist in Dx Secure View.
- Maintains appropriate records and supplies. Assists with meeting all requirements for the different accreditations.
- Participates in continuing education activities related to the field of Mammography. Obtains and maintains required licensure. Demonstrates and maintains skill in providing care for patients of specific age groups, such as adult and geriatric, through in-service and continuing education.
- Performs evaluative equipment tests and participates in Quality Assurance program.
- Qualifies patients for funding programs. Maintains record of results. Tracks grant funds.
- Tracks patient results and notifies appropriate parties to ensure proper follow up is obtained. Does all follow up of abnormal mammograms including calling patients to schedule return appointments.
- Performs Stereotactic breast biopsies to include scheduling exam with patient, post procedure follow up of patients to include phone call, obtaining biopsy results, faxing to referring physician, tracking in appropriate systems and informing radiologist of results.
- Participates in candidate selection for the area and assures the new hires are properly oriented to the modality. Also provides input to manager for annual performance appraisals and annual competency reviews.
- Ensure that new employees are properly oriented and are aware of the performance expectations for their position.
- Oversight of and participation in Modality QC/QA. Oversight of modality accreditation/regulatory programs. Participation in PI activities for the department.
- Establish work goals or quantitative/qualitative standards to be achieved with staff input.
- Maintain a motivational and supportive working environment for staff.
- Assists manager with resolution of issues/problems related to patients, staff, and operations.
- Provide opportunities for employee development through in-services and continuing education.
- Ensures staffing in area by preparing daily staffing schedules, approval of time off requests, and flexing staffing in periods of low census/volume.
- Train, develop and motivate employees to maintain desired performance standards and to prepare for other job opportunities.
- Conduct regular staff meetings to inform employees of organizational development necessary for their job responsibilities.
- Communicate and administer personnel programs and procedures of area in accordance with approved policies.
- Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Required: Associate of Science Degree in Radiology Technology
- Bachelors Degree in Business or Purchasing Management preferred
- Registered as a Radiologic Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
- Current licensure by the State of Ohio as a Radiographer. Advanced certification in mammography
- Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred
- Minimum of 3 years in Mammography
Expected starting salary range for this position is between $31.63/hr. - $39.11/hr.
The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
Join our team as a Senior Mammography Technologist in our breast imaging department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment
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