Travel Mammography Technologist
Philadelphia, PA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Mammo Tech
13 weeks
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Information
Mammo techs with 2 years exp
Rad department at HUP
Hours can be somewhat flexible - M-F 8a-4:30p
Essential Functions: Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
Perform all mammographic and breast ultrasound procedures through proper technique selection according to department policy and procedure. This includes providing services on weekends, holidays, and other times as determined by management. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians; consults with Radiologists as necessary.
Greets patients and actively identifies patient to ensure correct patient and procedure.
Explains procedure to patient and family.
Completes required documentation of patient history
Completes examination and billing as required.
Documents technical observations for each procedure and obtains assistance as needed.
Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
Follow established departmental procedures.
Use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic information in each examination performed
Integrate exams, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt examinations as necessary.
Recognize and adapt to the needs of patients with varying cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
Displays a positive attitude when interacting with all customers.
Secondary Functions: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
Participates in the clinical education of students and staff as required.
Performs visual preventive safety inspections for each exam room, as assigned, and reports any problems to the appropriate personnel.
Maintains necessary inventory supplies for each exam room, as assigned, and reports any supply replenishment needs to the appropriate personnel.
Works efficiently and copes with emergency situations.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public and health care team.

Responsibilities:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an AMA accredited program for Radiology Technologists is required.
Certified in Radiological Technology, by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT , is required. Certification in mammography, by the ARRT, is required.
Certification in breast ultrasound, by the ARRT, is required within one year.
Exceptional professional communication with patients.
Exceptional patient care skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Strong eye-hand coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
Competency in all areas of specialty offered at LG.
Three 3 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.

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