Mammography Tech - PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mammography Tech - PRN to monitor patient conditions, perform imaging procedures, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. This role requires a graduate in Radiologic Technology and involves critical thinking to implement effective patient care and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days.
• Active membership in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to status changes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

Graduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology

Job description

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Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.

Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accrediations.

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.

Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.

Perform breast ultrasound scans.

Perform breast ultrasound biopsies.

Minimum Education

Graduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology.

Minimum Work Experience

One or more years of experience in Mammography preferred.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills

Certifications:

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Required Licenses

Radiologic Technologist and Technician

Must be AART Registered AND Mammography Registry Eligible.

Active membership in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Desirable to belong to a national, regional, state and/or local society.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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