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Senior Radiology Mammography Technologist

Dignity Health Medical Group

#Behavioral Health #RN #BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Acute Care #Emergency Services #Joint Commission #Pediatrics

Quick overview

The RN will serve as the first point of contact for community members during health emergencies, utilizing emergency triage protocols to manage patient intake, discharge, or admission. Responsibilities include delivering stabilizing care to patients of all ages and documenting the nursing care plan while adapting care based on patient condition changes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess at least one year of Registered Nurse experience in a Critical Care setting and hold an active California Registered Nurse License. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

TeamworkProfessionalismCritical ThinkingPatient Experience InitiativesCultural Differences SensitivityEmergency Triage ProtocolStabilizing CareNursing Care Plan Documentation

Job description

Where You’ll Work Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California.
Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada.
Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve.
As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities.
We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships.
Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.Dignity Health Advanced Imaging, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 23 locations across Redding, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Woodland.
Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients.
The locations perform more than 175,000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging, compassionate care, and timely service with a smile.
One Community.
One Mission.
One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Imaging Technologist, you will help patients receive accurate diagnostic images so they can get the medical care they need.
This position is represented by ESC.
Every day, you will perform imaging procedures in various modalities and assist radiologists.
You will be expected to follow department protocols, ensure patient safety, and maintain equipment functionality.
To be successful in this role, you must be proficient in digital mammography and knowledgeable about ALARA principles and radiation safety practices.
Key responsibilities of the position: Under the direction of the Medical Director, performs imaging procedures in various imaging modalities in accordance with department protocols following ALARA and established Radiation Safety practices.
Performs all appropriate imaging procedures according to department protocol.
Assist radiologist during procedures.
Mammo tech needs Digital Mammo knowledge.
Retrieve patient information from the computer systems.
Send to and retrieve exams from PACS.
Job Requirements Required: Have a combination of education, experience, and interpersonal skills which will provide the following skills and abilities: anatomy and physiology for medical imaging including cross-sectional relationships; medical terminology relating to medical imaging; principles of operation and care of x-ray machines and accessory equipment; currently accepted diagnostic Radiologic procedures; radiation safety requirements for the operator, patient, and public; film processing systems; mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment; use and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials Current Radiologic Technology license from the State of California (CRT) Mammography technologists must possess CRT in Mammography Current BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA BLS) Ability to perform general and specialized imaging procedures in at least three of the following modalities; 1.
Diagnostic Radiology 2.
Ultrasound 3.
CT 4.
MRI 5.
Noninvasive Vascular Procedures 6.
Angiography/Special Procedures 7.
Mammography 8.
Clinical Instructor 9.
DEXA and/or other modalities and tasks as determined by the Manager of Imaging Services Treat patients, visitors, and staff with courtesy and tact; maintain confidentiality of patient records and information; work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require; organize work assignments, maintain accurate and complete records; maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail record keeping; work independently on-call completing all required clerical and technical functions Willing to work in any of the Imaging Services modalities and/or locations where appropriately qualified Preferred: A California fluoroscopy permit is preferred ARRT certification preferred Experience performing CT or other modality is preferred

Senior Radiology Mammography Technologist

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