Summit Medical Staffing Allied
Travel Mammography Technologist - $3,101 per week
Summit Medical Staffing Allied, Salinas, California, United States, 93911
Summit Medical Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Mammography Technologist for a travel job in Salinas, California.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Mammography TechnologistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
10 weeks40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
TravelWorks under the supervision of the Mammo Supervisor and Manager. Performs mammograms and bone density. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA, The Joint Commission and departmental policies. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography. Performs any combination of the primary duties depending on area of assignment. 1. Performs mammograms and bone density on a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures and in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, and MQSA. 2. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA and departmental policies, and when training and approved demonstration of correct competencies are complete. 3. Obtains or reviews patient s medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies, and notifies appropriate staff of inconsistencies. Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensive documentation. 4. Consistently selects appropriate technical factors from technique charts and operates equipment in accordance with prescribed Radiation Safety Practices. 5. Prepares completed mammograms and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam to close status) including appropriately identified images and all associated forms. 6. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography and bone density to include, but not limited to Hologic Selenia and AGFA Printer. 7. Reports changes in patient s condition to Lead Technologist and/or Radiologist for follow-up. Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction. 8. Assists with scheduling of patient exams. 9. Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services. 10. Works closely with Lead Mammography Technologist to meet MQSA standards. 11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience: One (1) year of experience as a licensed mammography technologist, preferred.
Skills: Current CRT (R) (M) and ARRT (R) registration - Required
BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards - Required
California State License Mammographic Radiologic Technologist (CRT (R) (M))ARRT (M) Certificate need copy of original that reflects that date receivedInitial 40 hours of training25 supervised exams8 hours modality training in Tomosynthesis8 hours modality training in digital mammographyContinuing education 15 CEU s in 36 months200 mammograms in 24 monthsAHA BLSBone Density experience preferredRequired
DOCUMENTATIONMAMMOGRAPHYSCHEDULINGRADIATION SAFETYQUALITY ASSURANCE
Additional
ARRT
Education: Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA - Required
About Summit Medical Staffing Allied
Summit Medical Staffing was founded in 2014 and is based in Fremont, Nebraska. Summit is a Veteran and Employee-owned company that provides staffing resources to Healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics, nationwide. Located in the Midwest, Summit strives to provide a dedicated and attentive approach to medical staffing services for the employer and the employee. Our philosophy to connect, educate, consult and advocate resonates within the entire Summit team. Our travelers make us special; our focus and commitment to them makes us unique. For more information, visit www.summitmedstaff.com.Benefits
Medical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsReferral bonusLicense and certification reimbursementWeekly payEmployee assistance programs
Specialty:
Mammography TechnologistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
10 weeks40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
TravelWorks under the supervision of the Mammo Supervisor and Manager. Performs mammograms and bone density. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA, The Joint Commission and departmental policies. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography. Performs any combination of the primary duties depending on area of assignment. 1. Performs mammograms and bone density on a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures and in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, and MQSA. 2. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA and departmental policies, and when training and approved demonstration of correct competencies are complete. 3. Obtains or reviews patient s medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies, and notifies appropriate staff of inconsistencies. Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensive documentation. 4. Consistently selects appropriate technical factors from technique charts and operates equipment in accordance with prescribed Radiation Safety Practices. 5. Prepares completed mammograms and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam to close status) including appropriately identified images and all associated forms. 6. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography and bone density to include, but not limited to Hologic Selenia and AGFA Printer. 7. Reports changes in patient s condition to Lead Technologist and/or Radiologist for follow-up. Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction. 8. Assists with scheduling of patient exams. 9. Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services. 10. Works closely with Lead Mammography Technologist to meet MQSA standards. 11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience: One (1) year of experience as a licensed mammography technologist, preferred.
Skills: Current CRT (R) (M) and ARRT (R) registration - Required
BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards - Required
California State License Mammographic Radiologic Technologist (CRT (R) (M))ARRT (M) Certificate need copy of original that reflects that date receivedInitial 40 hours of training25 supervised exams8 hours modality training in Tomosynthesis8 hours modality training in digital mammographyContinuing education 15 CEU s in 36 months200 mammograms in 24 monthsAHA BLSBone Density experience preferredRequired
DOCUMENTATIONMAMMOGRAPHYSCHEDULINGRADIATION SAFETYQUALITY ASSURANCE
Additional
ARRT
Education: Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA - Required
About Summit Medical Staffing Allied
Summit Medical Staffing was founded in 2014 and is based in Fremont, Nebraska. Summit is a Veteran and Employee-owned company that provides staffing resources to Healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics, nationwide. Located in the Midwest, Summit strives to provide a dedicated and attentive approach to medical staffing services for the employer and the employee. Our philosophy to connect, educate, consult and advocate resonates within the entire Summit team. Our travelers make us special; our focus and commitment to them makes us unique. For more information, visit www.summitmedstaff.com.Benefits
Medical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsReferral bonusLicense and certification reimbursementWeekly payEmployee assistance programs