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Job Description
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital Department:
Mammography Position is located:
Pittsfield, ME Work Type:
PRN Hours Per Week:
As needed
Work Schedule:
No Hours Assigned Summary :
The mammographer performs screening and diagnostic mammography and bone density/ Dexa examinations, meeting all requirements of
ARRT, ACR, FDA/MQSA.
Responsibilities :
Perform screening and diagnostic mammogram procedures Perform bone density procedures Review mammogram reports for the need of follow up imaging and coordinate imaging with patient and/or ordering office Review daily schedules and charges for accuracy Perform and document QC at required intervals to ensure equipment is functioning properly and meet MQSA/FDA and ACR requirements Track and maintain appropriate data for MQSA/FDA and ACR inspections
Other Information :
Licensed as Radiologic Technologist Required.
Competencies and Skills Demonstrates Adaptability:
Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
Effectively Communicates:
Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making:
Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
Promotes Health and Safety:
Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
Provides Patient-Centered Care:
Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
Resolves Conflict:
Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .
Serves Others:
Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
Utilizes Resources Effectively:
Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time. Behaves with
Integrity and Builds Trust:
Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect:
Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
Fosters Accountability:
Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion:
Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Credentials Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer Education Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Working Conditions Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people. Potential exposure to diseases or infections. Potential exposure to hazardous materials. Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable. Potential exposure to noxious odors. Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures. Work with computers, typing, reading or writing. Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds. Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting.
Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a progressive 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Pittsfield, Maine that serves an area encompassing 40,000 people throughout the central region . We come to work every day committed to improving healthcare for our patients. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital offers a wide range of both inpatient and outpatient services, including Surgical and Medical-Surgical units, a Women's Health center, Rehabilitation centers, primary care health centers in four communities, and several specialty services. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Health has access to tertiary specialty services through a "one call" transfer system and is also served by Lifeflight of Maine, an emergency medical air transport service with a helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state . Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport. Questions?
Contact Talent Acquisition:
phone: 207-973-7100 email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org Pittsfield, Maine, SVH, Rural Health Care, Kennebeck Valley
