Mammography Tech PRN

Harris Regional Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Mammography Tech PRN, responsible for performing mammography procedures and ensuring patient safety. This role requires a graduate from a Radiologic Technology program and ARRT registration. Be a part of a dynamic healthcare team contributing to patient care and imaging services.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS certification within 90 days.
• Registered with the ARRT (R) (M) is necessary.
• Preferred one year of Mammography experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography procedures as per standards.
• Educate patients about procedures and equipment.
• Monitor patient conditions and assist in procedures.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Ability to Work Under Stress

Education

Graduate from a Radiologic Technology program

Job description

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Performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director Diagnostic Services and Imaging Supervisor

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.

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

Minimum Education

Graduate from a Radiologic Technology program - Required

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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.

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Certifications

Required Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross training center is required within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire

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Licenses

Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) (M). Cross-training or transfer is welcome for valid ARRT technologists; technologist must acquire valid Mammography registration within 12 months of transfer date or start date of cross-training

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Minimum Work Experience

One (1) year experience as a mammography technologist performing screening, diagnostic, biopsy and specimen procedures - Preferred

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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