Mammography Technologist, Acute

About the role

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Mammography Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Maintains patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditations.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required
• Licenses: KY State Radiation Operator; ARRT Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Qualifications

Additional requirements include:

• Education: Associate's degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required
• Licenses: KY State Radiation Operator; ARRT Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Skills

Must have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30a-5p