Sr / Prin Mammography Technologist

A CRT licensed Senior Mammography Technologist performs 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.

The Principal Mammography 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 Mammography 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.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

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Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a JCERT accredited radiology technology training program.
• Flexibility in scheduling, with the ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing to assist at any of the UCSF Medical Center Locations.
• Minimum of (three) 3 years of Mammography experience for senior classification. Minimum of Five (5) years of Mammography experience for principal classification.
• 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, 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.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks, needing little or no supervision.

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 CEUs 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.

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.