Mammography Technologist

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Various (United States of America)

• Wellstar Cobb Breast and X‑Ray Center are seeking a PT Day Outpatient Registered Mammographer Technologist.
• The days and hours for the position are Friday 6:30am – 7:00pm and Saturday 7:30am – 4:00pm.
• This position will receive a competitive Sign‑On Bonus.
• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all exams according to 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 equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for procedures.
• Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the best study possible while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment under infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Safely and competently operates all radiographic equipment; ensures equipment is not abused and remains in good working condition.

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Ensures all studies have correct patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to procedure.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort.
• Demonstrates competence in applying 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 complete required activities within designated time frames.
• Follows physicians’ instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.

• Patiently and clearly explains exam purpose and nature using AIDET to minimize anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed before the procedure; 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 mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

• Produces acceptable images with a first‑time acceptance rate of 95%.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled and notated correctly before sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed.
• Digitizes comparative studies when…