Mammography Tech (Part-time)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Mammography Technologist to maintain quality patient care in the Mammography department and across the organization.

You will perform high-quality radiographs, ensure radiation safety, verify patient ID, manage RIS entries, and participate in shifts and trainings. Certification required: ARRT, Mammography within 12 months; BLS preferred. Prior experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Preference for prior experience as a Registered Technologist; new graduates considered.
• ARRT registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique.
• Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report equipment conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and credits in the RIS and hospital systems.
• Practice radiation safety in accordance with department policies and keep exposure ALARA.
• Follow NRC and state regulations for radiation safety.
• Confirm patient identity prior to procedures.
• Perform procedures as scheduled and rotate calls as needed.
• Attend hospital orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to ensure patient care.

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Summary

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Mammography department and throughout the organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Produce a variety of high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique


• Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel; communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the Operations Manager


• Utilize all assigned functions of the Radiology Information Computer System (RIGS); utilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits


• Practice radiation safety in accordance with department policies


• Follow NRC and State regulations for radiation safety and keep exposure "ALARA"


• Confirm patient identity prior to procedure via verbal communication on outpatients and/or identification bands on inpatients


• Perform procedures as the schedule requires and rotate calls as needed


• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services


• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to: Mammography Lead / Director. May be assigned work from the Radiologists, the Administrative Director and other Clinical Leads


• Supervises: None


• Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of an accredited Radiologist Technology program


• Preferred Education: Not applicable


• Experience: Prior experience as a Registered Technologist is preferred, but will consider new graduates

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be ARRT registered


• Certified in Mammography within 12 months of date of hire


• BLS required