ARRT-Certified Mammography Imaging Technologist

aah; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Mammography department in Georgia seeks a full-time Radiologic Technologist. The role requires ARRT certification in Radiology and optional advanced registry in Mammography within six months of hire, plus BLS.

The RT will verify patient identity, review history, acquire digital images, and ensure image quality, with radiologist consultation as needed. Responsibilities include assisting radiologists during procedures, maintaining sterile technique, troubleshooting equipment, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• The RT must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in MQSA.

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.
• Assists radiologist during 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.

Education

Two-year AMA/ARRT Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Advocate Health’s Mammography department in Georgia seeks a full-time Radiologic Technologist. The role requires ARRT certification in Radiology and optional advanced registry in Mammography within six months of hire, plus BLS.

The RT will verify patient identity, review history, acquire digital images, and ensure image quality, with radiologist consultation as needed. Responsibilities include assisting radiologists during procedures, maintaining sterile technique, troubleshooting equipment, and