Mammography Tech
Company: UNC Health Care Systems
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse
employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of
the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Performs a variety of routine mammography related diagnostic and
screening procedures in the field of radiologic and breast imaging.
Prepares and administers contrast media and medications in
accordance with state and federal guidelines. Performs patient
assessments and provides patient care including instruction in
self-breast examination.
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am -4:00pm (hours and days are subject
to change based on departmental needs)
Responsibilities:
1. Ensures safe and appropriate procedure environment (Includes
equipment room checks, cleanliness, accessory check, appropriate
stocking). Uses technical knowledge and ability to assist in
actively troubleshooting work unit problems with respect to
equipment and protocols. Maintains a clean and safe work
environment. Documents incidents and advises area supervisor of
improvement opportunities for the work unit.
2. Ensures that patient demographic, emulsion markers, and
examination requested are correct. Critiques, orients and saves all
pertinent images. Transmits QA-ed images to PACS. Ensures that all
images reach PACS. Documents completion and/or cancellation of all
procedures in RIS, documenting comments when appropriate. Maintains
image management equipment, reporting any equipment problem to
appropriate resources. Utilizes PACS system for obtaining
additional study data.
3. Evaluates patient understanding and consent of procedure,
patient condition, and patient's ability to complete procedure
adapts procedure plan according to patient identified needs offers
instruction in self-breast examination and education. Assesses
patients physical condition and develops an action plan for
performing examination. Assesses patients condition to determine if
additional medical personnel and or equipment is needed and takes
appropriate action. Assists patients that require extra
attention.
4. Evaluates requisition and patient information to determine
appropriateness of procedure (Patient ID, pregnancy check, lab
values, chart information). Evaluates appropriateness of orders to
ensure correct examination and views are performed. Verifies
patient identity. Obtains patient history relevant to examination
order. Verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing
radiation. Analyzes request and draws appropriate conclusions for
examination and action plan. Reviews radiographic orders and images
and correlates patient demographic information, ensuring accuracy
of information. Reviews daily schedule and/or status of patients
waiting in department for examinations on a regular basis
5. Performs and assists with radiographic procedures including
appropriate information system input, analysis of procedure
outcomes, and notifies appropriate personnel regarding patient
pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure status. Precept new
employees and students.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic
Sciences Program.
MQSA-required education and on the job training provided to
qualified candidates.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or
registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from
date of hire. (Registry eligible candidates must provide a copy of
diploma from accredited program.) Must maintain registry status and
continuing education requirements annually.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Mammography Services
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Keywords: UNC Health Care Systems, Chapel Hill , Mammography Tech, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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