Mammographer

Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Medicine Partners job.

A Brief Overview
Under general supervision performs diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. This includes operating 2D and 3D tomosynthesis equipment and advanced imaging software in order to obtain imaging of designated areas of the breasts. May perform or assist radiologists in carrying out more complex diagnostic examinations and assisting in sterile procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Able to operate various mammographic units (i.e. Hologic Selenia and Dimensions).

Locations
Stanford Medicine Partners

What you will do

• Patient Care:
• Performs routine and diagnostic mamographic procedures.
• Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patient for screening and diagnostic mammograhic procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Obtains imaging acquisition factors based on area involved and the patients' ability to cooperate.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set optimal factors for producing images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection, standard precautions, and proper sterilization techniques.
• Imaging Supervisor Support:
• Prepares images for interpretation by radiologist or Clinician.
• Acquire, process images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Assists radiologists and clinicians with diagnostic examinations.
• Completes and scans consent forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities:
• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.
• Adheres to safety, P4P's (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a two (2) year JRCERT accredited program in Radiography (40 hours of initial training in Mammography, 8 hours of training in 2D Digital mammograhy and 8 hours of training in 3D tomosynthesis).

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience or more, with at least one (1) year of Certification in Specialty.
• Quality Control, Diagnostic Mammography, MQSA and ACR accreditation experience preferred.
• Experience with Epic, SECTRA PACS and PACSGear preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Competent in professional, technical, and leadership skills as obtained to be adequate by the site Manager.
• Must have superior patient care and communication skills to effectively present information to individuals and groups with high degree of Imaging services knowledge.
• Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine duties on patients of all ages as obtained by the employer.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills for supervising modalities (i.e. staff scheduling, ordering supplies, reviewing and updating workflow).
• Plans, organizes, and presents information to Imaging staff.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems for smooth interdisciplinary operations.
• Must possess adequate computer skills to navigate in electronic medical records system, digital systems and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.
• Requires concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare
  Providers
• CRT and
• CRT-M

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

• Occasional Sitting.
• Constant Walking.
• Constant Standing.
• Constant Bending.
• Frequent Squatting.
• Occasional Climbing.
• Occasional Kneeling.
• Seldom Crawling.
• Constant Hand Use.
• Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
• Frequent Grasping.
• Occasional Fine Manipulation.
• Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
• Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
• Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
• Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).

Lifting

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Carrying

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Working Environment

• Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
• Constant Working around equipment and machinery. Clinical equipment and machinery.
• Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
• Seldom Exposure to excessive noise.
• Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
• Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
• Seldom Working at heights.
• Frequent Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
• Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
• Frequent Use of respirator.
• Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc.. Hazardous drugs included.

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Travel Requirements

• 20% travel:

These principles apply to ALL employees:
Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

University HealthCare Alliance dba Stanford Medicine Partners sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $60.26 - $79.85 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.