HexaQuEST Health, Inc.
Massachusetts- Mammograph Technologist
HexaQuEST Health, Inc., Gardner, Massachusetts, us, 01440
Job Description:
Job RequirementsMinimum EducationGraduate of an accredited school of Radiologic TechnologyRequired LicensesAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT M)MA State licensure and Mammography Licensure/credential requiredCurrent BLSRequired SkillsPrevious experience performing: Mammography procedures including 3D studies is required or equivalent experience as determined by the Diagnostic Imaging Director. Previous leadership experience preferred as well as ability to work with other Mammography Technologists in training on new protocols, procedures and CPT coding and performing QA timely on the equipment. Experience with all inspection processes and proven success with STATE/FDA inspections. Experience with ACR accreditation process and renewals for both 2D and 3D mammography. Quality conscious; interpersonal skills; flexible in achieving multiple tasks; dependable; organized; independent judgment; high level of technical skills.Functional Demands
Physical Requirements:Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or working with hands). Frequently stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist).
Organizational Expectations
Behavioral Attributes:The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking.
Essential FunctionsConducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.Advocates to ensure privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.Maintains a clean and safe hospital.Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.Complies with the Hospital Attendance and Tardiness Policy.Completed all Hospital and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.Works with the Manager/Director to develop schedules that meet the needs of the department and customers.Adjusts staffing to ensure all needed tasks are completed.Prioritizes assignments and delegates work to staff within the department.With the Manager/Director, supports and promotes adherence to the policy and procedures holding staff accountable through feedback to the Manager/Director for corrective action.Orients new employees to the department.Train new and existing staff to perform procedures/protocols and educate staff on CPTcodes needed for billing and coding. Also, train new and existing staff to operate all ultrasound equipment.Regularly reviews protocols and procedures with Radiologists and makes recommendations to the manage/director for additions / changes / deletions.Maintains all aspects of department operations according to policy and procedures and brings non-compliant issues immediately to the attention of the Imaging Director.Remains current with respect to new technologies and practices.Coordinates and organizes annual competencies for staffProvides input in the annual evaluations of staff to the Manager/Director.Coordinates data collection for Performance Improvement activities.Assures that all Ultrasound images are of optimum diagnostic quality so that radiologist can make an accurate interpretation of the images.Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess images to determine that all images include all required measurements, volumes, heart rates and anatomical information.Assures all images include all required demographic information, charts, graphs, measurements and that the images are of diagnostic quality.Operates all diagnostic ultrasound processing and printing equipment to create a quality final image and ensures all required data is on the final printed data sheet.Operates ultrasound equipment and selects the correct computer and technical factors.Properly operates digital storage systems (PACS) to ensure diagnostic quality images are captured.Assesses patients to ensure optimum selected technical techniques are used.Utilizes equipment settings and a variety of positioning techniques.Operates the hospital computer system (Meditech) for film releases to ensure accuracy for film library staff.Coordinates daily work by weekly tech room assignments and room schedule and patient flow to ensure exams are completed timely basis.Statement of Other Duties:This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Position Urgency:Normal
Shifts:40 Hours
State License Details:Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:No Guarantee
Specialty Type:Diagnostic Imaging
Sub Specialty:Mammographer
General Certifications:BLS/BCLS
Allied Health Certifications:ARRT(M)
Bilingual:No
EMR Used:No Listing
Holiday Coverage Required:No
Job RequirementsMinimum EducationGraduate of an accredited school of Radiologic TechnologyRequired LicensesAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT M)MA State licensure and Mammography Licensure/credential requiredCurrent BLSRequired SkillsPrevious experience performing: Mammography procedures including 3D studies is required or equivalent experience as determined by the Diagnostic Imaging Director. Previous leadership experience preferred as well as ability to work with other Mammography Technologists in training on new protocols, procedures and CPT coding and performing QA timely on the equipment. Experience with all inspection processes and proven success with STATE/FDA inspections. Experience with ACR accreditation process and renewals for both 2D and 3D mammography. Quality conscious; interpersonal skills; flexible in achieving multiple tasks; dependable; organized; independent judgment; high level of technical skills.Functional Demands
Physical Requirements:Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or working with hands). Frequently stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist).
Organizational Expectations
Behavioral Attributes:The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking.
Essential FunctionsConducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.Advocates to ensure privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.Maintains a clean and safe hospital.Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.Complies with the Hospital Attendance and Tardiness Policy.Completed all Hospital and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.Works with the Manager/Director to develop schedules that meet the needs of the department and customers.Adjusts staffing to ensure all needed tasks are completed.Prioritizes assignments and delegates work to staff within the department.With the Manager/Director, supports and promotes adherence to the policy and procedures holding staff accountable through feedback to the Manager/Director for corrective action.Orients new employees to the department.Train new and existing staff to perform procedures/protocols and educate staff on CPTcodes needed for billing and coding. Also, train new and existing staff to operate all ultrasound equipment.Regularly reviews protocols and procedures with Radiologists and makes recommendations to the manage/director for additions / changes / deletions.Maintains all aspects of department operations according to policy and procedures and brings non-compliant issues immediately to the attention of the Imaging Director.Remains current with respect to new technologies and practices.Coordinates and organizes annual competencies for staffProvides input in the annual evaluations of staff to the Manager/Director.Coordinates data collection for Performance Improvement activities.Assures that all Ultrasound images are of optimum diagnostic quality so that radiologist can make an accurate interpretation of the images.Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess images to determine that all images include all required measurements, volumes, heart rates and anatomical information.Assures all images include all required demographic information, charts, graphs, measurements and that the images are of diagnostic quality.Operates all diagnostic ultrasound processing and printing equipment to create a quality final image and ensures all required data is on the final printed data sheet.Operates ultrasound equipment and selects the correct computer and technical factors.Properly operates digital storage systems (PACS) to ensure diagnostic quality images are captured.Assesses patients to ensure optimum selected technical techniques are used.Utilizes equipment settings and a variety of positioning techniques.Operates the hospital computer system (Meditech) for film releases to ensure accuracy for film library staff.Coordinates daily work by weekly tech room assignments and room schedule and patient flow to ensure exams are completed timely basis.Statement of Other Duties:This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Position Urgency:Normal
Shifts:40 Hours
State License Details:Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:No Guarantee
Specialty Type:Diagnostic Imaging
Sub Specialty:Mammographer
General Certifications:BLS/BCLS
Allied Health Certifications:ARRT(M)
Bilingual:No
EMR Used:No Listing
Holiday Coverage Required:No