Mammographer at Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health SystemAt Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary:Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - RegencyAddress: 10060 Regency Circle Omaha NEWork Shift: Monday through Friday rotating hours : 7am - 3:30pm 8am - 4:30pm and 8:30am - 5pm. No weekends no holidays.Performs mammograms on patients in an accurate and timely manner.Responsibilities:Essential Job FunctionsExam performance/qualityIdentifies each patient by name and ensures patient understanding of pending procedureCorrectly identifies anatomical position with use of initialized lead markersPerforms additional views as requested by the radiologistCritiques each exam for technical and positional accuracy and makes appropriate corrections if necessaryCompletely fills out patient history sheetMaintains files according to department policiesShows a working knowledge of interpreting and recording Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) testing requirements mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).Send films to appropriate sites for interpretationWorkflow managementCall back patients for additional viewsFollow-up on procedures needing outside films to be readContact facilities to obtain comparison filmsStocks and maintains exam roomsProvides management of department workflow in the absence of the Lead or as neededReview orders for clinical and demographic consistency and verifies accuracyWillfully assists physicians patients and co-workers as needed during examsWillingly seeks opportunity to provide patient care or assist others as neededUnderstand and support the direction and workflow of the departmentMaintain awareness of on-going exams and assist co-workers as neededProvide exam information and status updates to pertinent staff membersRelieves co-workers from procedures/exams as necessaryBe in the department and ready to work at the start of scheduled shiftHave processes set in place to allow for leaving at the end of scheduled shiftCompletes all assigned tasks in a timely mannerRadiology Information System (RIS)/CernerMaintain a working knowledge of CernerConsistently uses Exam Management for order modification to document comments and film usage/repeatsStarts and completes own exams correctly and in a timely mannerShow a working knowledge of Folder Media and Order View/Entry capabilitiesConsistently uses the Online Worklist to monitor orders and order statusConsistently uses Film Tracking to document the movement of the films throughout their usageShows a working knowledge of order entry via Power ChartReplace ordersDocuments patient educationDouble check orders charge for exams appropriately using bill only and modifiers as neededDepartment policy/proceduresEnsures proper patient identification on all films to comply with department policies and proceduresWillingly seeks opportunity to provide patient care or assist others as neededShows knowledge of department guidelines through responsible behavior/actionsMaintains updated American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) licenseMaintains updated NE state licenseReports issues/concerns to Lead or Supervisor as soon as possible and provide assistance with resolution/follow-upFully complete and sign Advanced Beneficiary Notification (ABNs) film release and/or refusal waivers for any patient that meets department specific policy/procedureClinical enrichmentProvides and monitors on the job training per Methodist College standardsMaintains professional and courteous relationship with students and instructorsProvide leadership and guidance for students education clinical experienceConfidentialityMaintains patient confidentiality coinciding with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Maintains student/co-worker confidentiality coinciding with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Ensure paper bins are emptied at the end of each dayProvides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.Provides appropriate patient careShows confidence and competency in all age specific categoriesEnsures patient comfort and understanding of ordered examSchedule:Work Shift: Monday through Friday rotating hours : 7am - 3:30pm 8am - 4:30pm and 8:30am - 5pm. No weekends no holidays.Job Description:Job RequirementsEducationGraduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.Advanced certification in Mammography required.ExperiencePrevious Mammography experience preferred but not required.Required completion of 8 hours digital mammography training and be current with Continuing Education (CE) and the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements.License/CertificationsRegistered Radiography (RT.R. ARRT) certification required.Registered Mammography () certification required.Medical Radiographer license through the state of Nebraska () required.Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire required within 3 months of hire.Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients family members and hospital personnel/co-workers.Ability to perform numerous tasks at once.Physical RequirementsWeight DemandsMedium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.Physical ActivityOccasionally Performed (1%-33%):ClimbingCarryingCrawlingCrouchingKneelingFrequently Performed (34%-66%):BalancingKeyboarding/typingLiftingPulling/PushingReachingSittingStooping/bendingTwistingConstantly Performed (67%-100%):Distinguish colorsFingering/TouchingGraspingHearingRepetitive MotionsSeeing/VisualSpeaking/talkingStandingWalkingJob HazardsNot Related:Explosives (pressurized gas)Electrical Shock/StaticMechanical moving parts/vibrationsRare (1-33%): - Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)Occasionally (34%-66%):Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)Equipment/Machinery/ToolsFrequent (67%-100%):Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc)Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)Note: Safety Officer can assist with identification of job hazardsAbout Methodist:Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law. Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1