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Mammo Technologist Location: Juneau, AK Duration: Fulltime Description: Job Overview: The Mammo Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients’ service on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area/department’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job AGES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENT: Newborn Birth through 1 Month Infant 1 Month through 5 years School Age- 6 years through 12 years Adolescent/Teenager- 13 years through 17 years Young Adult- 18 years through 34 years Middle Adult- 35 years through 50 years Mature Adult- 51 years through 69 years Geriatric Adult- 70 years + Culture/religious aspects: Employee will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds. Ethics and compliance: Employee performs within the prescribed limits of SEARHC Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline. Customer service: All employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Key Values of SEARHC. Essential functions: Must provide radiographic/Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection. Maintain patient records and files. Assume responsibility for departmental quality assurance program. Pursue continuing education. Transfer patient to and from radiology. In absence of supervisor, assume responsibility of department. Perform ancillary duties as requested by supervisor. Follow policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration. Assist in general hygiene of department and self. Should be able to work well in situations of stress. Must maintain competency in licensed modality. Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned. Competent in teleradiology transmission. Assist in invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures. Competent in sterile technique. Competent in OR procedures and C-Arm operation. Qualifications: Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Current ARDMS in Mammography Experience Required: Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Technologist Level Assignment: Tech I –ARDMS in 1 modality - Mammo Computer Skills: EHR RIS PACS Other Qualifications: BLS Certification Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging Sub Specialty(s): Mammographer Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year MAMMOGRAPHY: Can perform the following: Breast needle localization. Specimen radiography. Quality Control. Screening. Diagnostic. Stereotactic breast biopsy. Complete 5 CEU's Mammography credits per year documented per ACR/FDA requirements. Performs 100 mammograms per year documented per ACR/FDA requirements. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills. As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.