Mammography Technologist

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Women's Imaging Center
PRN
Day Shift
Day shift

*** Please note there are new pay rates associated with this job***

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices.

Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

Works independently to perform digital screening and diagnostic mammography imaging based on hospital policies and/or practice standards, under the supervision of the interpreting physician. Must demonstrate an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Must maintain accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and image evaluation while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards. Must understand the federal regulations governing mammography practice in order to meet the standards for the performance of breast imaging.

Must have knowledge of the quality assurance policies and quality control testing for mammography within federal regulation guidelines.

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
Minimum Years of

Experience:

None.
Substitutable

Education & Experience:

None.
Required Certifications/Licensure:
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT);
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography (Must have and maintain current biennium ARRT continuing education credits);
Must have received/applied for South Carolina state license with SCRQSA;
Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Required Training:
Must have personal computer skills and be able to perform required functions in current hospital computer system and PACS.

• Exhibits knowledge of principles, practices and procedures and demonstrates competency in performing digital screening and diagnostic mammography imaging, needle localization,stereotactic biopsy, breast ultrasound, ultrasound biopsy, localization and cyst aspiration, and specimen imaging demonstrating all the anatomical structures of the breast.
• Provide and promote quality care in accordance with hospital standards utilizing the hospital,radiology and mammography policies and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical/equipment problems and communicate with service.
• Ability to work in a timely manner eliminating unnecessary delays in all procedures.
• Identify patient needs: comfort patient by anticipating anxiety, answer questions, maintain akind and courteous attitude, respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Practice cost effective use of supplies.
• Follows HIPAA Guidelines when obtaining and sending patient medical information.
• Assist interpreting physician with invasive procedures in breast imaging as directed and /or document activities related to policy and procedure.
• Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation…