Mammo Tech III - Gwinnett Breast Center

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to perform stereotactic procedures, QC tasks, and bone densitometry. You will work with radiologists, float to needed locations, and ensure sterile technique and regulatory compliance.

The role requires ARRT with Radiography and Mammography, BLS, and at least graduate from an accredited program. You will document exams and assist with biopsies, delivering patient education throughout the imaging process.

Formación

• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist with certification in Radiography and Mammography.
• Qualified to perform stereotactic procedures and QC in mammography.
• Must hold American Heart Association BLS.

Responsabilidades

• Performs stereotactic procedures and QC mammography with required documentation.
• Performs all types of mammography imaging including needle localization and ductograms.
• Assists physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures with sterile technique.
• Sets up sterile trays with required supplies and instruments.
• Performs bone densitometry.
• Adheres to regulatory guidelines (ACR/FDA).
• Floats to designated locations according to staffing needs.
• Evaluates images and communicates with Radiologist.
• Educates patient before, during and after exam.

Conocimientos

Stereotactic procedures

Mammography QC

Floating to locations

Patient communication

Educación

Graduate from accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Radiography and Mammography certification

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Requires ability to float as needed to designated locations based on staffing needs. Competency in stereotactic biopsy and/or ability to competently perform QC related to mammography. Additionally, this position is characterized by the ability to perform all types of mammography studies to include needle localization and ductograms. Works in areas requiring autonomy and indirect supervision.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Competently performs stereotactic procedures and/or performs QC related to mammography including required documentation.

Performs all types of mammography imaging to include needle localization, lymph node injections and ductograms. May assist physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures, practicing sterile technique as required. Sets up sterile trays with all supplies and instruments required for procedures.

Performs bone densitometry.

Understands and performs within the guidelines of all pertinent regulatory agencies (ACR/FDA).

Ability to float as needed to designated locations based on staffing needs.

Evaluates images for abnormalities and identifies areas requiring additional imaging in conjunction with the Radiologist.

Communicates with and follows direction of the Radiologist.

Communicates and educates the patient before, during and after exam to include post-procedure instructions.

Reports any work-related problems or concerns to Supervisor and initiates service ticket or corrective reporting.

Determines proper technical factors and adjusts mammography equipment accordingly.

Assesses patient condition throughout procedures and observes for and reports adverse events.

Completes all functions required for documentation and charging (i.e., computer system, etc.).

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions to appropriate pers.

REQUIRED

1. Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in Radiography and Mammography R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)
3. Qualified to perform stereotactic procedures and/or quality control (QC) specific to mammography.
4. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

PREFERRED

1. Four (4) years of mammography experience.
2. Two (2) year of experience in stereotactic procedures and/or quality control (QC) specific to mammography.
3. Experience in Clinical Research setting.