Mammographer / Mammography Tech Trainee

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties using complex imaging equipment to produce quality mammographic images as requested. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. In order to meet staffing needs of the department, staff may be occasionally assigned to any of the GH diagnostic radiology locations regardless of regularly assigned work location. This job description and requirements for this position have been approved by the medical chairman for the department of diagnostic imaging as well as the executive committee of the medical staff.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Performs all imaging studies and associated image verification in PACS.
• 1.1 Following Physicians' orders and Managers directions taking into consideration Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures, identifies the type of examination required to achieve desire results.
• 2. Maintains clean; caring, quiet professional atmosphere.
• 2.1 Cleans mammography equipment after each patient, or before each patient, also including all patient dressing areas.
• 3. Provides assistance to Physicians.
• 3.1 Assists Radiologist with specialty procedures (ie, stereo, needle locs., ductography)
• 4. Performs quality control and assurance functions as needed.
• 4.1 At the request of supervisors, will participate in quality assurance and CQI Team activities.
• 5. Contributes to the productivity and efficient operation of the department.
• 5.1 Is punctual in reporting to work and adheres to allotted time off for breaks and lunch. Volunteers to work off-shifts when needed. No more than three tardy occurrences per review period.
• 6. Is responsible for promoting the Greenwich Hospital Patient/Guest Relations Program.
• 6.1 Acknowledges patients promptly in a kind courteous manner.
• 7. It will be the responsibility of the Technologist to submit to his/her supervisor one month prior to his/her review pertinent information regarding his/her performance throughout the year. This information would include:
• 7.1 Letters from Patients
• 8. Conferences/Training Programs
• 8.1 In-Services Attended/Presented

EDUCATION:
Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
Must complete initial digital and tomosynthesis breast imaging course.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficient in the knowledge and application of routine breast imaging and /or screening mammography procedures, above average knowledge of computer / Visage applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
Must meet the performance expectations as defined in the Mammography, Technologist 1 position description . Performance and competency will be assessed continually and, reviewed annually by supervisor /manager. Any areas that are determined to be unsatisfactory will require, additional training and re-evaluation within 90 days.

COMPLEXITY:
In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic). In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect ( valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic). Demonstrates planning and decision making skills necessary to manage a patient, schedule with minimal assistance and utilize breast imaging equipment efficiently., Active participant in clinical research and teaching and training of new technical staff and students., Works various shifts and days on a rotational basis as needed by the section in order to provide the best possible, service to customers and patients.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
R.T. (R) certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State Radiographer's License must sit for Mammography boards within 6 months, and CPR certification.