Mammography Technologist - Weekends

St. Luke's University Health Network

Easton, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Documentation, HIS/RIS, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Mammography, Medical Records, Network Administration/Management, Nursing, Patient Care, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Radiology, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Easton, PA
POSTED
11 days ago


St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Mammography Technologist performs diagnostic mammographic and stereotactic (if site applicable) examinations on patients based on department procedures and under direction of Department Section Chief, Site Manager and Network Director of Women’s Imaging. The position will require a significant degree of judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients during mammography and/or stereotactic procedures.
  • Communicates to radiologists/surgeons clinical observations made during mammographic/ stereotactic examinations.  Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist/surgeon.
  • Assists with breast localizations performed using mammography guidance.
  • Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/ and the mammography reader system appropriate to their job responsibilities.
  • Assists in gathering and recording QA data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/ Performance Improvement Program.
  • Assures that Quality Control is completed on equipment.
  • Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable.
  • Maintains ACR mammography quality assurance criteria.
  • Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in-services and/or continuing education programs.
  • Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent use of fingers and hands for positioning, operating equipment and in charting information.  Pushing, pulling and lifting of body parts and objects of up to 30 pounds.  Walking and standing for up to 6 hours per day at increments of 30 minutes.  Sitting for up to 2 hours per day in 15 minute increments.  Often lifts arms above shoulder level.  Occasional stooping, bending and crouching.  Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.  Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. ARRT registered in Mammography preferred.  ARRT registered in Mammography required within 1 year of hire date. NJ staff must be registered before date of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 1-year staff technologist preferred.  At least 1-year experience in mammography preferred.  History of computer usage experience required.  Continuing education a must on an ongoing basis to assure quality studies.  Current CPR certification required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!







About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services