- Evaluates and implements care of adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and invasive breast needle procedures.
- Provides care to patient populations with complex health issues and serves as a clinical resources to staff.
- Coordinates patient flow in absence of Mammography Technologist Clinician IV.
- Functions independently as a coordinator.
- Resolves issues that arise during operations and interprets related policies to ensure quality care.
- May serve on and participate in committees and cost containment activities.
- Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
- Identifies more complex or subtle patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes.
- Assists colleagues in recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient care situations.
- Collaborates with other health disciplines concerning patient care.
- Regularly provides direct care for the more complex patients with minimal supervision. Addresses the more complex or subtle issues in the standards of care.
- Prioritizes radiologic interventions for patient care.
- Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
- Performs efficiently and knowledgeably in emergency situations.
- Anticipates potential patient crises through continual evaluation of patient care.
- Determines appropriate radiologic interventions of identified patient problems.
- Assists in developing standards of care.
- Communicates patient's and staff needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written communications.
- Participates in the development and revision of patient care and operational forms including clinical pathways.
- Appropriately documents all procedural elements required by department.
- Establishes and meets goals in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, management, education, and research.
- Completes and maintains advanced certification.
- Serves as resource in resolving issues related to patient advocacy.
- Identifies patient advocacy opportunities.
- Acts as a resource for complex interdisciplinary needs.
- Develops or revises policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient populations to improve the quality of patient care.
- Assists in identifying ways in which patient outcomes can be modified, through research and/or quality monitoring activities to improve the quality of patient care.
- Participates on committee/council or PI team.
- Interacts with and establishes professional relationships with other patient team members.
- Utilizes available resources to clarify standards of care, policies, and procedures. Assist in research and related activities in the department of radiology.
- Corresponds with investigators to provide additional information.
- Identifies and communicates researchable problems as appropriate.
- Analyzes and reports data to appropriate source.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with the ARRT.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in Mammography.
- They must also have two (2) years experience with invasive mammography procedures such as needle biopsy to include stereotactic breast biopsy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.