Mammography Tech - UHC Radiology - PRN

Company: Lafayette General Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 22, 2020

Job Description:

MAMMOGRAPHY TECH - UHC RADIOLOGY - PRN (JOB ID: 2172)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1.---------- Prepares patients for mammograms, localizations and biopsies.2.---------- Explains the procedures, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedure.3.---------- Provides post procedure instructions for all invasive procedures.4.---------- Follows prescribed techniques for performing proper mammography views.5.---------- Adjust equipment; determines proper voltage, current, and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient.6.---------- Performs stereotactic breast biopsies and pre op localizations.7.---------- Employs time out procedures for invasive exams.8.---------- Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.9.---------- Review medical chart and request before proceeding with exam.10.-- Maintains an orderly, clean and adequately stocked room and/or work area.11.-- Follow through with abnormal mammogram reports on patients by calling referring physicians regarding the receipt of the abnormal report and referral of patient to proper physician.12.-- Troubleshoot equipment problems with service contractors when applicable.------13.-- Maintains 15 Continuing Medical Education (CME) in mammography over a 3 year period.14.-- Maintain good relationship with surgeons and radiologist.15.-- Is able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric patients.16.-- Is able to assess the patient's status, communicate effectively, and provide care for each age group.--EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:1.---------- High school graduation or equivalent.2.---------- Licensed by the State of Louisiana in diagnostic radiology.3.---------- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Tech (AART).4.---------- Advanced registration in Mammography preferred.5.---------- Certified in CPR within 30 days of employment and recertified prior to expiration.EQUIPMENT OPERATED:------------------ Computer------------------ VariousPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:-------------------- --Medium Work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor constitutes a maximum lift of 21-50 pounds on occasion and/or a maximum lift of 11-25 pounds on a frequent basis------------------ May be required to assist in the turning, lifting, or moving patients as well as-------- --walking about from patients' rooms, as well as to and from various hospital areas

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