In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference. This position is located at Echo Cliffs Health Center, an outpatient facility of Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) in Bodawawy/Gap, Arizona.

Echo Cliffs Health

Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered outpatient healthcare services, including diagnostic imaging, to communities throughout the Western Navajo Nation. As part of TCRHCC, a 73-bed general and surgical hospital serving approximately 40,000 Indian beneficiaries of the Western Navajo Nation, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute communities, Echo Cliffs Health Center supports the organization's mission by expanding access to comprehensive ambulatory care while promoting excellence in quality, safety, customer service, and culturally sensitive healthcare. The purpose of this position is to serve as a dual certified diagnostic Mammography technologist and Radiologic technologist assigned to perform screening and diagnostic digital mammography in both 2D Mammography and 3D Breast Tomosynthesis and Radiologic x-ray services as scheduled.

High School

Diploma or GED Must have successfully completed radiology training from an AMA approved School of Radiology Must possess a current valid Arizona State License in Radiology (R) Must have a current ARRT Certification in Radiology with qualifications in Mammography (RT)(M). Must have two (2) years’ experience in mammography with two years as a Radiologic Technologist Must also have experience in performing special procedures to include stereotactic biopsy, ductograms, and needle localization procedures, have breast tomosynthesis training and is able to assist the Radiologist with special mammographic procedures. A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.

Positive working relationships with others and possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision Experience with Microsoft Outlook products and Exchange services, including calendar and email Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks,



including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy lifting of incapacitated patients is done only with the help of other employees available. Sensory requirements for position include ability for far, near, and color vision, depth perception, seeing fine details, hearing normal speech, hearing overhead pages, and hearing over the telephone.

Individual is required to be available for emergency callback services and is required to be at the duty station as assigned even though he/she may have had to work all night long on emergency call back. Diagnostic quality is markedly affected by the incumbent’s ability to maximally utilize equipment capabilities and to extrapolate relevant visual images on the screen to the recorded exam. Must occasionally cope with high levels of stress, make decisions under high pressure, cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way, manage altercations, handle multiple priorities in stressful situations, work alone, adapt to shift work, and work in areas that are close and crowded.

Environmental

May also experience occasional exposure to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, extremes in temperature or humidity, and loud noises. The incumbent independently performs both mammography screening and diagnostic exams. Provides assistance when procedures require assistance or when so directed by the Chief of Radiology.

Produces ionizing radiation within a protected permissible range as to achieve quality Mammography and imaging processing. Assists in performing emergency first aid if required and delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine and special procedures, involving various tomographic examinations. Incumbent will assist MSA in evaluating requests for critical and/or emergency procedures and changes the schedule to accommodate patients of a higher priority.

Independently performs standardized examinations, determines the appropriate thickness of cuts, and recognizes standard targeting techniques necessary to complete the examination. as well as general office work entering exams into the RIS, completion of paperwork, sending images to the PACS and/or Teleradiology providers. Technologists will be responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role prior to duties as assigned or where it is appropriate to place As a Radiologic technologist, incumbent is responsible for reviewing and evaluating developed x-rays or computed/digital generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Operate or oversee operation of radiologic digital imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.





Positioning imaging equipment and adjusting controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. Key commands and data into computer to document and specify image sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers or radiograph certain images. Monitor digital images and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.

Coordinate work with clerical personnel and other technologists. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination in various examinations. Maintain patient records, x-ray file folders, check out files, quality assurance records, current operating policy manuals and other materials as necessary to ensure adequate patient treatment and referral as necessary.

Keeps repair and maintenance logs for medical equipment.

As a Mammographer: Plans and perform standardized and specialized views of mammography utilizing digital mammography equipment. Transmits images of breasts to Synapse PACS for radiologist interpretation. Prints hard copy films using laser imaging processor upon request.

Assists radiologist (or other qualified physician) in performance of needle localizations, cyst aspirations, needle biopsies, Stereotactic procedures, and other new mammographic procedures. Reviews images for positioning, compression, labeling artifact, and overall diagnostic quality. Determines the need for compression views, magnification views or other standard or specialized views as outlined in departmental policies.

Assists the lead interpreting radiologist in maintaining a mammography program which conforms to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards. Participates in the Mammography outcomes audit of all mammographic exams according to ACR/FDA/MQSA Standards. Assists with the follow-up of all patients with abnormal mammograms and in the medical outcome analysis audit program.

Fully participate in the implementation of all quality assurance related issues of mammography by performing all mammographic quality control procedures. Performs and maintains the daily, monthly, and quarterly QA/QC as required by the FDA/MQSA program for accreditation. Along with the lead interpreting physician will participate in the annual FDA inspection process Performs general maintenance, the physical cleanliness by wiping spills and surfaces used for mammography, and mammography suite.

This also includes ordering/restocking mammography supplies and maintaining an inventory of mammography supplies such as film, biopsy needles, biopsy trays, etc. Incumbent will be required to 'take call' as part of the regular call/standby rotation and therefore per hospital policy must live within 20 minutes of the hospital. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering face piece respirator or higher, and eye or face shield. see CDC website for most current updates) Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction

📌 Mammography Technologist - Echo Cliffs (Kugluktuk)
🏢 Tuba City Regional Health Care
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