Mammographer | Full Time | Outpatient | Bellevue

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Bellevue, WA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
The Mammographer performs diagnostic mammographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

  • Perform diagnostic mammographic procedures
  • Review exposed radiographs for proper positioning, techniques, and labeling
  • Complete all documentation forms as required by department
  • Ensure that the images are delivered to viewing areas, film file room, or PACS system in a timely fashion
  • Perform necessary cleaning of room, cassettes, and equipment and restock work area
  • Demonstrate correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills as well as complete working knowledge of radiographic equipment within assigned area
  • Participate in all quality control and quality assurance initiatives
  • Accept assignments from supervisor in a positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
  • Provide radiation protection to patient, staff, and self-according to prescribed safety standards
  • Demonstrate competency in performing all procedures, age range from adult to geriatric
  • Perform all assigned RIS transactions to ensure that accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes
  • Perform visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and report all malfunctions to appropriate personnel
  • Communicate with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of diagnostic mammographic procedures to exchange pertinent patient information
  • Contribute to a positive work environment and demonstrate a teamwork effort

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Wellness offerings
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