Mammography Tech I, PRN, Days

Prisma Health; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a qualified professional for breast imaging procedures at Laurens County Medical Campus. The role necessitates the ability to obtain optimal quality images for radiologists, assist in biopsies, and ensure patient safety. Certification in Radiologic Technology is a prerequisite, with no experience required though preferred. Team members must also acquire SCRQSA certification and be registered in ARRT-Radiology and ARRT-Mammo. The position falls under the Mammography department, emphasizing quality care and professional development.

Qualifications

• No experience required, prior radiology experience preferred.
• Requirements include SCRQSA certification, ARRT-Radiology, ARRT-Mammo Registered, and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform breast imaging procedures requiring independent judgment and skill.
• Obtain high-quality breast images for interpretation.
• Assist radiologists with biopsies and patient assessments.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Certification program - Radiologic Technology

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of breast imaging procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and competency.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Obtains optimum quality breast images for radiologist interpretation while performing screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies.
• Assists radiologist during stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsies.
• Assess patients through review of previous studies and history to determine screening versus diagnostic patients.
• Covers other functions in the department as deemed necessary.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with proper standards as set by State and Federal boards, uses proper shielding, collimation and technical factors that minimize radiation exposure without affecting quality of images.
• Remains abreast of changes and new procedures by attending educational seminars or classes and reading job related material.
• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Certification program - Radiologic Technology
• Experience - No experience required. Prior radiology experience preferred

In Lieu Of

• In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
• ARRT-Radiology and ARRT-Mammo Registered
• BLS

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Laurens County Medical Campus

Facility

1062 Laurens County Hospital

Department

10627117 Mammography