Mammography Tech - Diagnostic

Job Title: Mammography Tech - Diagnostic

Job Location: Rancho Mirage, CA

Job Duration: 3 Months Contract

Pay Range – $70 - $72/hr. on W2

Position Summary:

· Our diagnostic technologist performs diagnostic mammograms and perform the breast US as well as stereotactic biopsies, us biopsies and needle localizations.

· Responsible for producing quality screening and diagnostic mammography films, performing breast ultrasound, assisting radiologist when performing special procedures, 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 and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.

· Obtains appropriate breast and family history before procedure completed.

· Explains comparative film review and has patient sign film release as appropriate.

· Performs appropriate screening procedure or diagnostic procedure.

· Performs breast ultrasounds. Assists radiologist when performing special procedures.

· Assists/performs stereotactic core biopsies, ultrasound core biopsies and needle localizations.

· May be required to assist/perform QA/QC.

· Has current and adequate CEUs per MQSA and state regulatory requirements and remains proficient in using diagnostic equipment.

· Completes all documentation accurately and timely in RadPlus and PenRad.

· Assists radiologist when performing special procedures including ultrasound biopsy, needle locs and stereotactic biopsy.

· Performs bone density screening as requested.

· Performs R2 and screen maintenance, view-box maintenance.

· Cross trains to learning all modalities including ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, localization procedures, etc.

· Clocks in and out using TPS within assigned shift obtaining prior supervisor authorization for any overtime.

· Performs other duties as assigned.