UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

Senior / Principal Mammography Tech

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 13

Part-time

About the Job

Requirements

The Principal level requires at least 5 years of mammography experience; the Senior level requires at least 3 years of mammography experience.
Graduate of a JCERT radiology technology training program.
Flexibility in scheduling and ability to rotate shifts and provide weekend and holiday coverage.
Willingness to assist at any UCSF Medical Center location.
CRT (M) Mammography Certification.
CRT (R) Radiologic Technologist Certification.
BLS Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification.
Proof of at least 40 documented hours of mammography-specific training is required if certified after April 27, 1999.
Proof of at least 200 mammography exams performed in the prior rolling 24-month period.
At least 15 continuing education units in Mammography in the prior rolling 36-month period.
MQSA-approved training of 8 hours each in Digital and 3D Tomosynthesis.
Proof of the initial 25 supervised mammograms.
At the Principal level, ability to work with minimal supervision and complete duties reliably, responsibly, and promptly.
At the Principal level, ability to work effectively and efficiently under any workload or patient volume.
At the Principal level, ability to treat everyone respectfully, including people with different backgrounds, beliefs, and gender.
At the Principal level, knowledge of the Radiology Information System and related downtime procedures, including proper scheduling and completion of patient exams.
At the Principal level, knowledge of the Medical Center’s current electronic health record and ordering systems.
At the Principal level, knowledge of related Breast Imaging systems and ability to select the correct patient and exam from worklists.
At the Principal level, knowledge of the Incident Reporting System.
At the Principal level, leadership skills.
Adhere to American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Standards of Ethics.
Adhere to MQSA standards for breast imaging technologists.

Responsibilities

Perform screening and diagnostic breast imaging and procedures, producing ACR-quality images for diagnostic and screening exams.
Coordinate patient care with clinicians and other departments.
Ensure clinical data is correct and appropriate in the Radiology Information System and PACS.
Participate in departmental performance-improvement activities.
Maintain quality-control records and participate in routine equipment testing and maintenance.
Produce ACR-quality images following departmental protocols for technique, views, positioning, labeling, and patient identification.
Prepare rooms, equipment, and contrast media as needed to assist the radiologist.
Troubleshoot equipment failures, document them, and report them to the appropriate person.
Prepare patients for imaging, explain procedures, confirm patient identity, and review exam requisitions through the Radiology Information System or hospital electronic order-entry systems.
Carry out daily quality-assurance procedures in accordance with MQSA accreditation requirements.
Work safely and effectively with ancillary and procedural staff in the mammography environment and participate in timeout procedures.
Participate in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty.
Maintain communication with patients and staff involved with each exam.
Perform breast imaging procedures and quality control under supervision.
Use proper body mechanics to protect staff and patient safety when moving or transferring patients and equipment.
Follow radiation-safety guidelines and use appropriate patient shielding.
Follow department and hospital attendance and tardiness guidelines; maintain regular and predictable attendance as required by department standards and the union contract.
Comply with hospital and department policies and procedures, including safety policies covered in annual training.
Provide customer service to patients, coworkers, physicians, and other departments.
Keep the work environment clean and compliant with infection-control and environmental-health-and-safety standards, including the Hospital Hand Hygiene Policy.
Maintain a professional appearance, follow the department dress code, and display hospital identification.
Ensure clinical data is accurate for requested procedures, complete exams in radiology and mammography systems, and follow HIPAA policies and procedures.
Prioritize and complete tasks with little or no supervision.
Attend assigned staff development activities, required training and in-services, and professional meetings or seminars to remain current in the field.
Participate in cross-training when necessary and perform duties that need to be done even when not directly assigned.
Participate in department and hospital performance-improvement projects.
Monitor supply usage and routinely check supply expiration dates.
Follow departmental productivity monitors.
Ensure patient information and billing codes are correct.
Identify cost-containment opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job, training, and licensure; assist other departments when necessary.
Train and mentor students and new hires.

Desired Qualifications

ARRT (R) (M).
Breast ultrasound experience.
CRT Fluoroscopy License.

Join UCSF Health’s Breast Imaging team!

***New hires are eligible for a sign on bonus***

We’re hiring experienced Per Diem Mammography Technologists to provide exceptional patient care across UCSF.

We are looking for techs who have the flexibility to work across multiple locations, including SF Mission Bay, SF Mount Zion, SF Stanyan Hospital, Burlingame Outpatient Center, and Berkeley Outpatient Center. Our services run Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.. Position is as needed to provide sick-call and vacation coverage.

A CRT licensed Mammography Technologist performing screening and diagnostic breast imaging and procedures. The Technologist produces ACR quality images in both diagnostic and screening exams. This technologist is able to interact with clinicians and other departments to coordinate patient care. The Technologist ensures clinical data is correct and appropriate in the Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS systems. The technologist must participate in performance improvement activities in the department. Maintains appropriate quality control records and participates in routine equipment testing and maintenance.Additionally, the Mammography Technologist must be willing to train and interact with students and new hires when necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prin level requires minimum of 5 years of Mammography experience. Sr. level requires minimum of 3 years of Mammography experience
Graduate of a JCERT radiology technology training program.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays.
Must be willing to assist at any of the UCSF Medical Center Locations.
- CRT (M) Mammography Certification
- CRT (R) Radiologic Technologist Certification
- BLS Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification
- Requires proof of mammography - specific training of at least 40 documented hours, if certified after April 27, 1999.
- Requires proof of having performed at least 200 mammography exams in the last 24 months (rolling 24-month calendar)
- Requires certificates of at least 15 CEU's in Mammography in the last 36-month period (rolling 36 month calendar).
- Requires proof of MQSA approved 8 hours each of Digital and 3D Tomosynthesis training.
- Proof of initial 25 supervised mammograms Proof of initial 25 supervised mammograms
Additional Prin level qualifications:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to performs 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, to include the 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 selects the correct patient and exam from worklists.
- Knowledge of the Incident Reporting System
- Leadership skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

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

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

CRT (M) Mammography Certification
CRT (R) Radiologic Technologist Certification
BLS Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification
Requires proof of mammography - specific training of at least 40 documented hours, if certified after April 27, 1999.
Requires proof of having performed at least 200 mammography exams in the last 24 months (rolling 24-month calendar)
Requires certificates of at least 15 CEU's in Mammography in the last 36-month period (rolling 36 month calendar).
Requires proof of MQSA approved 8 hours each of Digital and 3D Tomosynthesis training.
Proof of initial 25 supervised mammograms

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
60%		A. AREA OF EMPHASIS Follows the Medical Center’s values of Everyday PRIDE in the workplace. Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. Adheres to the AIDET acronym, when initiating rapport with the patient before, during and after the procedure. Acknowledge patient Introduce oneself Duration of the exam explained Explain exam procedure Thank patient for having procedure at our facility. Produces ACR quality images following established departmental protocols to include technique, views, positioning, proper labeling and patient identification. Properly prepares room, equipment and contrast media as needed to assist Radiologist. Properly troubleshoots equipment failures, documents and reports to the appropriate individual. Prepares patient for imaging. Identifies self, explains the procedure and confirms patient identification, and properly reviews exam requisition through the radiology information system, and or the hospital electronic order entry systems before imaging. Properly carry out daily quality assurance procedure in accordance with MQSA accreditation compliance. Work safely and effectively with ancillary and procedural staff in the mammography environment and participates in the timeout procedure. Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty. Maintains constant communication with patients as well as fellow staff involved with the exam. Presents oneself in a professional manner and with a positive demeanor to all patients, co-workers, physicians and departments. Under supervision performs breast imaging procedures Under supervision performs QC
10%		B. ADHERES TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 1. Utilizes proper body mechanics to ensure staff and patient safety upon moving and or transferring patients and equipment. 2. Follows established radiation safety guidelines. Uses appropriate patient shielding. 3. Follows established department and hospital guidelines for attendance and tardiness. Regular and predictable job attendance is required, based on the Department Standard guidelines and the represented union contract. 4. Adheres to all hospital and department policies and procedures. Remains current and compliant with all safety policies reviewed on the medical center Annual Safety Training module located in the online UC Learning Center link. https://learningcenter.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/ 5.Provides excellent customer service to patients, co-workers, physicians and other departments. 6. Assures that work environment is clean and in compliance with infection control and environmental health and safety standards. Complies with the Hospital Hand Hygiene Policy. 7. Maintains a professional, neat appearance and adhering to the department dress code policy. Displays hospital identification badge at all times. 8. Adheres to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, Standards of Ethics guidelines. https://www.arrt.org/pdfs/Governing Documents/Standards- of-Ethics.pdf 9. Adheres to the MQSA standards for breast imaging technologist.
15%		C. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 1. Ensures clinical data is correct and appropriate for specific procedures being requested, completes all exams in the radiology computer system and up and/or Mammography computer systems, Radiology PAC’s System. Adheres to HIPAA policies and procedures.
%		D. LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISION 1. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and complete tasks, needing little or no supervision.
5 %		E. DEVELOPMENT Attends assigned staff development activities, required hospital training and in-services and professional meetings or seminars to keep current within the field of expertise. Participates in cross training activities when necessary. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
5 %		F. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT 1. Participate in related performance improvement projects for the department and hospital.
5 %		G. BUDGETARY Monitors use of supplies and routinely checks expiration of supplies. Adheres to the productivity monitors for the department. Assures patient information and billing codes are correct. Identifies opportunities for cost containment.
100%		Total

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the job, training and licensure.

2. Assists other departments when necessary.

3. Participate in the training and mentoring of students and new hires.

Budgeted Job Salary Range: 89.70

About the Company

UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

UC San Francisco is a public research university in San Francisco focused solely on health sciences, combining professional education with biomedical research and patient care. Its schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy train clinicians and scientists, while teams investigate cancer, immunology, genomics and neuroscience. UCSF Medical Center and Benioff Children's Hospitals connect clinical care with faculty research and training, and university clinics serve patients across Northern California. Founded in 1864, UCSF is the University of California campus dedicated to graduate and professional education and biomedical research, based in San Francisco.

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