Mammography Technologist, Radiology-Mammography, Blount, PRN

Mammography Technologist, Radiology-Mammography, Blount, PRN, Days

Job Summary

Performs mammographic radiological procedures and duties at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performance of these duties and procedures requires independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Must possess the necessary skills to perform mammographic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. These may include biopsy, hook wire or ultrasound.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values:
  Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Document patient screening / history.
• Perform mammogram exams (i.e. screening, diagnostic, special images which may also include ultrasound, biopsy and hook wire).
• Perform bone density exams.
• Provide CDs if necessary.
• Escort /  following hospital / departmental policy.
• Transfer images to RIS/PACS.
• Participate in annual PDA inspection as required.
• Follow QC guidelines as required by FDA / ACR.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Certification program - Radiologic Technology
• Experience - One (1) year experience preferred.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Mammography certification or be eligible for certification by ARRT

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Must organize and collect patient data as required by FDA / ACR and departmental policy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills. Demonstrates self-direction in improving and acquiring the skills and abilities necessary to enhance job performance.
• Use of mammography equipment, RIS/PACS, bone density, faxitron and Q.C. equipment.
• Expected to have excellent manners and must represent facility in such a way that patients feel well cared for and would return to facility in future.
• Expected to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette, and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning and working with new computer systems. Be able to meet or exceed patient satisfaction at all times.
• Must be able to work independently. Must be able to interact with patients and staff in a courteous, professional manner.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Mammography

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Seniority level
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Entry level

Employment type
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Full-time

Job function
:
Health Care Provider

Industries
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Hospitals and Health Care