Mammography Tech-Diagnostic

Job Title: Mammography Tech-Diagnostic
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Duration: 4 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Pay Rate: $50 - $54/hr. on W2
 
Job Summary:
Our diagnostic technologist performs diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds, as well as stereotactic biopsies, US biopsies, and needle localizations. The center is an accredited Center of Excellence in Breast Ultrasound. The role is responsible for producing quality screening and diagnostic mammography films, performing breast ultrasound, assisting radiologists with special procedures, performing DEXA exams, educating patients regarding procedures, and accurately documenting procedures completed and procedure codes.
 
Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns, and reports suspected violations.
• Escorts patients from sub-wait area to procedure room.
• Explains procedures to patients prior to beginning exams.
• Obtains appropriate breast and family history before procedure completion.
• Explains comparative film review and has patient sign film release as appropriate.
• Performs appropriate screening or diagnostic procedures.
• Performs breast ultrasounds.
• Assists radiologist with special procedures.
• Assists/performs stereotactic core biopsies, ultrasound core biopsies, and needle localizations.
• May be required to assist/perform QA/QC.
• Completes all documentation accurately and timely in RadPlus and PenRad.
• Performs bone density screening as requested.
• Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and rooms.
• Maintains current and adequate CEUs per MQSA and state regulatory requirements and remains proficient in using diagnostic equipment.
• Performs R2 and screen maintenance, view-box maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
• Cross-trains to learn all modalities including ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, and localization procedures.
• Clocks in and out using TPS within assigned shift, obtaining prior supervisor authorization for any overtime.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.

• CRT - Mammography.
• Breast Ultrasound ARRT certification and/or RDMS Breast Ultrasound certification.
• AHA BLS.

• Experience as a Mammography Tech desired.
• Diagnostic techs with Ultrasound experience.