Mammography Technologist MRHS

Position: Mammography Technologist - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - MRHS

location

hollywood, florida

summary

performs breast imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

responsibilities

prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images.

Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

competencies

accountability, accuracy & quality, customer service, image production, analysis and archival, patient and family centered care, patient assessment and care, patient positioning and procedures, radiation protection, responding to change, standards of behavior

education and certification requirements

accredited program: radiology (required) registry of radiology tech (arrt) - american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt), bls american heart e-card (bls aha ecard) - american heart association (american heart), bls cert american  ecard (bls aha) - american heart association (american heart), bls certification grace (bls grace) - employee grace period for essential credential (grace), bls cert red cross (bls rc) - red cross (red cross), certified radiologic technologist (crt license) - state of florida (fl)

additional job information

complexity of work: requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required work experience: one (1) year of technologist experience in a healthcare setting. Other information:
** registered as a technologist (rt) and registered in mammography (m) by the american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt).additional education info: graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program additional credential info: registered as a technologist (rt) and registered in mammography (m) by the american registry of radiologic technologists (arrt).

working conditions and physical requirements

• bending and stooping = 60%
• climbing = 0%
• keyboard entry = 60%
• kneeling = 20%
• lifting/carrying patients 35 pounds or greater = 20%
• lifting or carrying 0 - 25 lbs non-patient = 20%
• lifting or carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs non-patient = 20%
• lifting or carrying > 75 lbs non-patient = 0%
• pushing or pulling 0 - 25 lbs non-patient = 20%
• pushing or pulling 26 - 75 lbs non-patient = 20%
• pushing or pulling > 75 lbs non-patient = 20%
• reaching = 60%
• repetitive movement foot/leg = 40%
• repetitive movement hand/arm = 40%
• running = 0%
• sitting = 40%
• squatting = 40%
• standing = 60%
• walking = 60%
• audible speech = 80%
• hearing acuity = 80%
• smelling acuity = 0%
• taste discrimination = 0%
• depth perception = 80%
• distinguish color = 80%
• seeing - far = 80%
• seeing - near = 80%
• bio hazardous waste = 20%
• biological hazards - respiratory = 20%
• biological hazards - skin or ingestion = 20%
• blood and/or bodily fluids = 60%
• communicable diseases and/or pathogens = 20%
• asbestos = 0%
• cytotoxic chemicals = 0%
• dust = 0%
• gas/vapors/fumes = 0%
• hazardous chemicals = 20%
• hazardous medication…