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Mammography Trainee

Primary Location Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Worker Location Onsite Facility Kona Medical Offices I Job Number 1267487 Date posted 03/29/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Under direct and indirect supervision, and in the capacity of trainee, performs mammography examinations with mammographer and physician supervision; maintains responsibility for monitoring and quality control of all mammographic studies. Cultivates and develops applicable skills and competencies.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Completes patient history/breast assessment form and transmits form into the Radiology PACS system.

  • Performs mammography studies and procedures. Positions patients, applies compression, provides immobilization means and patient counseling as required. Selects technical factors and protocols that result in optimum imaging for each individual patient. Reviews orders with peers and consults with attending Radiologists as needed. Maintains daily records of exams performed.

  • Follows all National Patient Safety Goals.  Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered. Ensures accruacy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS.)

  • Prepares sterile fields as required and directed; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area. Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.

  • Assists radiologist during exams and procedures as needed; capturing specific mammography images and assisting with biopsy specimen collection. Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the mammography systems: performs system quality control (QC) as required.

  • Post processes and performs quality control (QC) of mammography images as required; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmitts images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.

  • Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices. Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.

  • Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure. Provides fear/stress reducing service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions; providing encouragemnet. Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.  Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.

  • Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed. Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure. Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure.

  • Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.

  • Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.

  • Pursues ongoing continuing education.

  • Attends departmental meetings and/or inservice presentations as needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • N/A


Education

  • Associates degree in radiologic technology; or two (2) years of directly related experience.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Radiographer License (Hawaii)
  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification
Additional Requirements:

  • N/A
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum one year Radiologic Technologist experience.
  • Registered Mammography Technologist (RT) (M) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  • Documented mammography "self study" courses.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Kailua Kona,Kona Medical Offices I Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: HIL|ILWU|Local 142 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Kona Medical Offices - Mammography - 1208 Pay Range: $44.31 - $45.41 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest