Mammography Technologist
5 days ago
Atlanta
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Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary • Competitive Sign-on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance Available - Apply Today!, • Camp Creek Imaging Center - South Fulton / East Point, • 3890 Redwine Rd SW, Ste. 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30331, • Work Hours: FT Days, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs., • Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative., • Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams per department procedures., • Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study., • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative., • Able to independently perform job functions., • Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure., • Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Equipment • Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to provide the best possible study while maintaining image quality., • Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction., • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule., • Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently, ensuring equipment is not abused and remains fully operational. Patient Care • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions., • Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left marker use., • Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients., • Responds to emergency situations., • Uses critical thinking skills., • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders., • Assists technologists in all modalities when needed., • Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary., • Verifies two patient identifiers per policy and confirms proper clinician order., • Ensures privacy and comfort are accommodated., • Demonstrates competence in appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age., • Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate., • Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care when applicable., • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable., • Organizes schedule, time and priorities to meet required timeframes., • Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams., • Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders. Education and Communication • Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation., • Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved., • Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees., • Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures., • Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology., • Reads email daily and follows through with assignments., • Completes department and hospital-wide mandatory education without prompting. Quality Control • Produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent., • Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and functionality., • Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled and noted correctly prior to sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed., • Digitizes comparative studies and completes preliminary sheets when applicable., • Maintains required documentation for ACR Accreditation standards., • Demonstrates knowledge of ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression-pressure, Compression-thickness, Flat field, Calibration, and DICOM printer tests. Operations • Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Mammography Department cleanliness and organization., • Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table., • Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered., • Applies shielding., • Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data., • Willingly assists coworkers and shares knowledge when time allows., • Performs clerical and support tasks to ensure continuity and quality of services., • Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems., • Maintains productivity equal to coworkers., • Familiar with Mammography Tracking System., • Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards., • Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program., • Performs any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education • Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology - Required, • Currently ARRT registered - Required Required Minimum Experience • Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech - Required, • Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography - Preferred Required Minimum Skills • Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams., • Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information., • Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation., • Able to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment., • Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills., • Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment., • Must prioritize appropriately., • Must be detail oriented with strong multitasking ability., • Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians., • Must function independently yet productively as part of a cooperative team., • Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards., • Competent in all aspects of Mammography including patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection., • Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect imaging quality. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) (All required upon hire unless otherwise stated) • ARRT Mammography - Required, • ARRT Radiography - Required, • Basic Life Support - Required, • BLS Instructor - Required, • BLS Provisional - Required Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.