Mammography Technologist
Baptist Memorial Health Care · Germantown, TN · 2 mo ago
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About the role
Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
- Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
- Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
- Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
- Completes assigned goals.
Experience
- Minimum Required: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Mammo competencies at the end of orientation period.
Education
- Minimum Required: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R), with Registry in Mammography ARRT(M) preferred. Must complete certification for ARRT(M) within 12 months of hire date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
Special Skills
- Basic computer literacy skills.
Licensure
- ARRT(R)
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire
- New graduate who will obtain required registry within 60 days of hire
- State license as required