Sr / Prin Mammography Technologist, Per Diem (Sign-on Bonus eligible)

A CRT licensed Mammography Technologist performing screening and diagnostic breast imaging and procedures. This technologist must be able to produce ACR quality images in both diagnostic and screening exams. This technologist is able to interact with clinicians and other departments to coordinate patient care. This technologist is able to evolve with radiology information system (RIS) and PACS systems. This technologist must participate in performance improvement activities in the department.

The Principal Mammo Technologist is responsible for performing screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and all interventional and invasive procedures in the Mammography Department and serves as a resource for the Imaging technologists in the Breast Imaging department. The Principal Technologist may suggest changes in procedures, and quality improvement, as well as coordinates training and development of the Mammo Technologist. In addition, this position demonstrates mastery of all hospital or clinical imaging competencies. This position also independently performs procedures on adults, geriatric and adolescent age groups. The Principal Technologist provides input for annual performance evaluations, and coordinates equipment basic maintenance as required. Complies with all regulatory mandates for mammography.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Mammography experience for Principal level, 3 years for Senior level
• Graduate of a JCERT radiology technology training program
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and cover weekends and holidays
• Willingness to assist at any of the UCSF Medical Center Locations
• Certifications:
  • CRT (M) Mammography Certification
  • CRT (R) Radiologic Technologist Certification
  • BLS Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification
• Proof of mammography-specific training of at least 40 documented hours (for certifications after April 27, 1999)
• Proof of having performed at least 200 mammography exams in the last 24 months (rolling 24-month calendar)
• Proof of at least 15 CEUs in Mammography in the last 36-month period (rolling 36-month calendar)
• Proof of MQSA approved 8 hours each of Digital and 3D Tomosynthesis training
• Proof of initial 25 supervised mammograms
• Additional Principal level qualifications:
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to perform job duties in a reliable, responsible and timely fashion
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently under any workload and/or patient volume
  • Ability to be respectful of everyone, including those of different backgrounds, beliefs and gender
  • Knowledge of Radiology Information System and related downtime procedure, including proper scheduling and completion of patient exams
  • Knowledge of the Medical Centers' current Electronic Health record and ordering systems
  • Knowledge of the related Breast Imaging systems and selection of the correct patient and exam from worklists
  • Knowledge of the Incident Reporting System
  • Leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ARRT (R) (M)
• Prefer breast ultrasound experience
• CRT Fluoroscopy License

Salary Information

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