Mammography Tech - PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a skilled Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography in North Carolina. This role includes managing equipment, performing imaging procedures, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates must have a background in Radiologic Technology and be adept at critical thinking and patient care.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in Mammography preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must be AART Registered and Mammography Registry Eligible.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and orders; prepares and administers contrast media/medications.
• Monitors patient condition and assists with interventional procedures.
• Performs imaging procedures and ensures compliance with standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Graduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Description:

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.

Qualifications:

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.