Description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, operates dedicated and specialized mammography radiographic equipment; formulates/calculates techniques and positions patients to produce diagnostic images of human breast and associated tissue and related unusual changes for the use by physicians in making medical diagnoses. Within the established and/or recognized scope of practice, uses independent judgment in critiquing radiographic and mammographic images, and take additional views as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operates mammography radiographic equipment in a patient care setting for purposes of obtaining diagnostic quality screening mammography images.
• Positions patients accurately, taking into consideration the sensitive nature of the exam and the patients response to compression.
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and appropriately at all times.
• Participates in scheduling of screening and follow-up mammography exams, breast imaging biopsy procedures, and diagnostic breast imaging procedures, which may include explaining breast imaging results to the patient as they relate to recommended additional imaging and biopsy procedures.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to perform or assist in performance of required mammography quality control for mammography equipment according to the requirements of the State of California and MSQA.
• Observes and complies with all applicable Regional, Medical Center and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Observes and complies with all HIPAA requirements and regulations.
• Exercises clinical judgment within scope of practice.
• Technologist must meet continuing education and continuing experience requirements of the ARRT, CRT, MQSA and the State of California.
• May perform other duties as required and assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum six (6) months recent experience (within the last 12 months) as a Radiologic Technologist.

Education

• Please refer to the Required License, Certification, Registration, or Designation field.

License, Certification, Registration

• 
  Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California)
  
  

• 
  Certified Radiologic Technologist - Mammography Certificate (California)
  
  

• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year recent experience (within the last 12 months) as a Mammography Technologist and one (1) year experience in analog breast imaging.
• Valid and current Registration as a Mammography Radiologic Technologist issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-M)

Notes:

• May be assigned various hours and locations for patient care and workflow needs

Primary Location: California,Riverside,Riverside Medical Offices 3
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B07|IBT|Local 166
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Riverside Med Center - X-ray-Day - 0806
Pay Range: $50.51 - $54.65 / hour Travel: Yes, 50 % 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. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Requisition #: 1408352

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