screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, andphysician orders, and obtains breast health history on each patient. Performs scans and identifies breast anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation ofimages.
Adapts imaging techniques to improve diagnostic quality. Evaluates the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts and compression, and repeats images asnecessary. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy. Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying
patient name, medical recordunit (MRU) number, and location or position on all images. Provides Radiologists with pertinent patient history when reviewing films.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into theradiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles
of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to backss data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Education Required: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology. Experience Required: No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and basic radiation safety. Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Ability to work independently. Intermediate computer skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday. Must be able to: - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to: - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must have clear speech, vision and hearing. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R91803. Posted job title: mammography tech- menomonee falls clinic About Advocate Aurora Health Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well.
To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.
Benefits Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Pet insurance Wellness and fitness programs Mileage reimbursement Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Life insurance Discount program For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_menomonee-falls-c451658/job_i1971169345
experts in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area, treating and managing the health concerns of patients and populations. The CNS specialty may be focused on individuals, populations, settings, type of care, type of problem or diagnostic systems subspecialty.
CNS practices autonomously and integrate knowledge of disease and medical treatments into the backssment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients' illnesses. These nurses design, implement and evaluate both patient-specific and population-based programs. CNS provides leadership in advancing the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost-effective patient outcomes as well as alternative solutions that address system
problems and/or patient care issues. In many jurisdictions, CNS's, as direct care providers, perform comprehensive health backssments, develop differential diagnoses, and may have prescriptive authority, (but prescriptive authority is not mandatory).
Prescriptive authority allows them to provide pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and order diagnostic and laboratory tests (associated with one's specialty) in addressing and managing specialty health problems of patients and populations. CNS serves as patient advocates, consultants and researchers in various settings. Specialty Practice: The context for Clinical Nurse Specialist practice may be defined by: population (pediatric,
geriatric), type of problem (pain, wound management), setting (critical care unit, operating room), type of care (rehab, palliative), or disease/ pathology/medical specialty (diabetes, oncology).
Specialization in nursing practice includes in-depth graduate study of relevant theories and scientific knowledge, related to a select patient population or aggregate group, which promotes the ability to analyze and refine nursing practice and to generate clinical practice knowledge. Reporting Relationship: The CNS position reports directly to the Director of Innovation, Nursing practice and Magnet in a line relationship. CNS has an indirect relationship with the Director of the clinical unit(s)/department which he/she supports.
This dual reporting relationship is critical for the CNS to function optimally across the three spheres of practice: patient, nursing staff, and system. Communication among the CNS, CNO, and Directors facilitates mutual expectations and priority setting allowing the CNS to enact his or her role at a unit and system level. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience is required. 2 to 3 years of work experience in a healthcare related field is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Master's Degree in Nursing is required.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Ability to utilize and navigate Electronic Health Records and other technology as appropriate to the role within the department and organization. Expertise in a specialty; excellent verbal and written skills. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist required within 3 years of employment. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification is required within one year of hire. LICENSURE PREFERRED: Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education.
Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies.
The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes nine hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-xyz X. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-xyz X. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_menomonee-falls-c451658/clinical-nurse-spec-patient-care-research-menomonee-falls_i1959772705
