MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST Print ( Apply ufeff MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST Salary $81,281.52 - $109,538.16 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number Y5795A Department HEALTH SERVICES Opening Date 06/06/2023 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y5795A FILING START DATE June 7, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics u2013 DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Under general direction, performs general screenings and produces basic radiographs of breast disorders on all age groups for patients in a clinic and performs other related work as required. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class produce images of the breast by accurately positioning patient, breast, and armpit for screenings and basic radiographs of breast disorders using DBT machines. Positions operate mobile and stationary equipment within safe parameters specified by State law. They produce quality breast images and communicate with the patient to obtain cooperation and relieve patient anxiety, and properly position patients to obtain optimal images of the breast. The Mammography Technologists report to a Supervising Mammography Technologist or a Supervising Radiologic Technologist II. Essential Job Functions Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following: + Receives and reviews physician's request for mammography procedure and identifies the patient per department policy. + Reviews brief breast health history and confirms correct study is ordered and performed. + Performs screening and diagnostic mammography. + Checks the operation of equipment daily and reports malfunction to a supervisor immediately. + Sets up examination room, materials, and equipment including selection of appropriate grids, collimators, and compression paddles specified in equipment and procedure manuals. + Operates mammographic and tomographic units. + Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex, implants, and tissue density. + Selects proper compression paddle, positions equipment at proper angle, and applies appropriate compression to breast. + Positions the patient accurately when the patient cannot be moved, deviates from basic positioning guidelines by angulating the X-ray tube and the detector to avoid injury, discomfort, pain, or intruding the sterile field. + Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining the procedure and attempts to comfort those who fear mammographic examinations by providing assurance. + Evaluates patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the patient is unable to cooperate for proper positioning. + Uses equipment and lead shields, such as thyroid shields and aprons, in accordance with State requirements for radiation protection purposes. + Assists in the clinical training of new mammography technologists and students. + Orient new personnel to the mammography department as needed. + Processes and completes procedures in the electronic health record and the mammography reporting system. + Assists with patient tracking. + Verifies and confirms proper archiving of images in the Picture Archiving and Communication System. + Performs and documents quality control per Mammography Quality Standards Act requirements on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and reports any malfunction or variation to the mammography manager, maintenance, or service provider. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. -AND- Mammographic Radiologic Technology Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch. -AND- A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support(BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Please ensure the Certification and License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s) and/or certification(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license(s) and certificate(s) as specified in the Minimum Requirements. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be awarded for experience as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT). Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an

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