Mammography Technologist - Call-in​/On-Call - San Marcos

Position: Mammography Technologist I - Call-in/On-Call - San Marcos

Mammography Technologist I - Call-in/On-Call - San Marcos at Kaiser Permanente summary:

The Mammography Technologist I operates specialized mammography equipment to produce diagnostic images for breast tissue analysis and applies quality control in compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires precise patient positioning, technical adjustments, and effective communication with patients and clinical staff to ensure accurate imaging and patient comfort. Certification in radiologic technology and mammography is required, with responsibilities including image critique, equipment calibration, and adherence to safety and professional standards.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, operates dedicated and specialized mammography radiographic equipment, formulates/calculates techniques and positions patients to produce diagnostic images of normal and abnormal human breast and associated tissue and related unusual changes for the use by physicians in making medical diagnoses. Within established/recognized scope of practice, uses independent judgment in critiquing radiographs and images, recognizing normal from abnormal tissue and taking additional required views such as magnification.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Essential Duties:

Customer Service

Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers and creating a positive image for the department, as demonstrated by:

Willingness to take the initiative to resolve member issues. Handling a high number of member contacts. Dealing with customer complaints in a positive way. Providing compassionate service. Treating coworkers with respect and appreciation. Fostering teamwork and thinking positively.

• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Demonstrates competence in the operation of dedicated and complex mammography equipment in a patient care setting for the purposes of obtaining definitive diagnosis for positive findings on a mammogram. Consistently selects correct technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the patients age, body habitus and pathology. Consistently selects other equipment settings/parameters (e.g. locks on equipment and tables, tube placement, control panel settings, etc.)

appropriately. Consistently processes radiographic images properly, utilizing automated equipment. Critiques images and makes necessary adjustments in technical factors, patient positioning, etc. Uses proper sterile technique and/or proper infection control technique. Consistently operates imaging computer properly and in accordance with department protocols. Conducts a patient interview to attain full understanding of procedure and ultimately obtaining consent of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of, and consistently uses ancillary equipment (e.g. catheters, guide wires, etc.)

properly.

• Demonstrates competence in the positioning of patients for mammography imaging.
• Routinely positions patients accurately relative to the requirements of the study including those with implants, taking into consideration body habitus and location of lesion as stated in the department protocols.
• Utilizes and selects precise positioning techniques involved with additional/special views such as magnification, compression relative to the patients condition or findings seen on images.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to perform, required mammography Q.C. for mammography according to the requirements of the State of California and MQSA. Performs accurate calibration of mammographic equipment.
• Age Specific Criteria:

Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served. Able to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the…