Mammography Tech - PRN Atrium Health Navicent

Major Responsibilities

• Verifies patient ID armband and validates proof of identity.
• Reviews patient mammography medical history and correlates prior mammograms to ensure the correct examination is being performed.
• Performs digital imaging acquisition and recognizes factors that affect image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a radiologist if needed.
• Affords assistance in performing invasive procedures and practices proper sterile technique in the assembling of necessary supplies.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor. Performs troubleshooting and minor repair procedures under the direction of clinical engineering.
• Maintains patient records to include completing orders correctly, charging exams and supplies and verifying correct exam was sent to PACS.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• ARRT certification in Radiology and advanced registry from the ARRT in Mammography within six months of hire required.
• BLS required.

Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology required. The R.T. must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992(MQSA).

Experience Required

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• This position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Must be able to push, pull, and lift weights of up to 600 pounds with assistance. Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending and lifting.
• Required to stretch, bend, twist, squat, and kneel in the daily operation of the Mammography department. Exposure to various physical conditions such as walking on hard surfaces and climbing stairs. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Preferred Education:
• Preferred Certification / License:
• Preferred Experience:
• Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Note

• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

Compensation

Compensation - Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Disclaimer

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimers

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.