Mammography Technologist

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A diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging and compassion meet.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees to include:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date

• 401K with Profit Sharing beginning day 1 of employment

• Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date

• 6 paid holidays

• 4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year

• Quarterly bonus opportunity for all

• Annual reviews for merit increases

• Work Life Balance-NO On-call or Over Nights

• Beautiful spa-like work environment

• Opportunity to learn and grow your career within Windsong

• Stable organization with a great reputation in WNY

Job Summary:
The Mammography Technologist operates a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician. Specifically, conducts radiology exams and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records.

Schedule-Monday thru Friday days with a Saturday rotation.

Location-Openings at our Hamburg, Snyder, Williamsville, Amherst and Lancaster Centers. Float to 2 or more of our centers located near your home.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates a positive patient and customer experience by representing the US Radiology Way
(95%) Patient Care

• Demonstrates the company's values in daily activities

• Uses proper radiation protection and precautions, prepares, and operates mammography equipment

• Demonstrates use of proper positioning to produce quality mammography studies

• Operates equipment safely and competently, while obtaining high-quality images.

• Maintains requires CE's for both ARRT and MQSA compliance.

• Participates in activities/tasks to maintain compliance and accreditation with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR)

• Participates in annual Inspections and documentation requires by MQSA or ACR

• Demonstrates ability to collect appropriate clinical history and correlate findings with the procedure being performed

• Ensures that comparison studies are obtained prior to sending the study to a radiologist for interpretation

• Evaluates images for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and labels appropriately

• Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice

• Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care

• Maintains accurate patient records; including documentation of communication method, date and to whom findings were communicated
(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols

• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

• Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding to perform a full range of scanning procedures

• Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles

• Knowledge of current Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS)

• Knowledge of basic level computer skills

• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion

• Skill in written and verbal communication

• Ability to operate and adjust scanning and ancillary equipment

• Ability to take initiative to improve processes, think strategically, and identify trends

• Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve decision-making

• Ability to maintain and build constructive relationships that produce results

• Ability to work independently, as a team, and in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines

• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change

• Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy

• Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time approval to work as scheduled

• Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion

• Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level

• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of 24-month AMA-approve School of Radiology Technology

• 12 months of previous experience in diagnostic radiology

• ARRT certification in Radiology and Mammography Certification

• Applicable State Licensure, where applicable

• BLS certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Basic lifting as required, not to exceed 50 pounds

• Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.

• Requires computer related activities for extended periods of time

• Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key

Windsong Radiology is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on legally protected classes including but not limited to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee's physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor and/or status protected by law. The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and career development, promotion, advancement, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, retirement, social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Some benefits listed are dependent on employment status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time) and/or number of hours worked.