Mammography Technologist

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Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary
* Competitive Sign-on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Available - Apply Today!

* Camp Creek Imaging Center - South Fulton / East Point

* 3890 Redwine Rd SW, Ste. 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30331

* Work Hours:

FT Days, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

* Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

* Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.

* Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams per department procedures.

* Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

* Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.

* Able to independently perform job functions.

* Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

* Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Equipment
* Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to provide the best possible study while maintaining image quality.

* Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.

* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

* Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently, ensuring equipment is not abused and remains fully operational. Patient Care
* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

* Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left marker use.

* Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

* Responds to emergency situations.

* Uses critical thinking skills.

* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

* Assists technologists in all modalities when needed.

* Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.

* Verifies two patient identifiers per policy and confirms proper clinician order.

* Ensures privacy and comfort are accommodated.

* Demonstrates competence in appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.

* Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate.

* Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care when applicable.

* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable.

* Organizes schedule, time and priorities to meet required time frames.

* Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

* Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders. Education and Communication
* Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.

* Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.

* Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.

* Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.

* Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.

* Reads email daily and follows through with assignments.

* Completes department and hospital-wide mandatory education without prompting. Quality Control
* Produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent.

* Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and functionality.

* Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled and noted correctly prior to sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed.

* Digitizes comparative studies and completes preliminary sheets when applicable.

* Maintains required documentation for ACR Accreditation standards.

* Demonstrates knowledge of ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression-pressure, Compression-thickness, Flat field, Calibration, and DICOM printer tests. Operations
* Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Mammography Department cleanliness and organization.

* Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table.

* Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.

* Applies shielding.

* Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data.

* Willingly assists coworkers and shares knowledge when time allows.

* Performs clerical and support tasks to ensure continuity and quality of services.

* Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems.

* Maintains…