Mammography Tech - PRN Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,529 - 68,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to perform mammography procedures. The role requires accurate patient record maintenance and operation of mammographic equipment per safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will possess ARRT certification in Radiology, and an advanced registry in Mammography within six months of hire. This position is critical for ensuring high-quality examinations and effective teamwork with the radiology department.

Qualifications

• Must have ARRT certification in Radiology and advanced registry in Mammography within six months of hire.
• BLS certification is required.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic procedures under the supervision of a radiologist.
• Operate mammographic equipment efficiently and safely.
• Maintain patient records accurately and verify correct exams are sent to PACS.

Skills

ARRT certification in Radiology

Advanced registry from the ARRT in Mammography

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Mammographic equipment

Job description

Department

36327 Navicent Health Medical Center - Breast Center

Department

36327 Navicent Health Medical Center - Breast Center

Status

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Pay Range:

$33.05 - $49.60

Major Responsibilities

Verifies patient ID armband andvalidatesproof of identity.

Reviews patient mammography medical history and correlatespriormammograms to ensure the correct examination is being performed.

Performs digital imaging acquisition and recognizes factors that affect image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval.

Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a radiologist if needed.

Assistsradiologist during invasive procedures and practices proper steriletechniquein the assembling of necessary supplies.

Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor. Performs troubleshooting and minor repair procedures under the direction of clinical engineering.

Maintains patient records to include completing orders correctly, charging exams andsuppliesand verifying correctexam wassent to PACS.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

ARRT certification in Radiology and advanced registry from the ARRT in Mammography within six months of hire required.

BLS required.

Education Required

Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technologyrequired. The R.T. must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of1992(MQSA).

Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients,equipmentand supplies. Must be able to push, pull, and lift weights of up to 600 pounds withassistance. Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking,bendingandlifting.Requiredto stretch, bend, twist, squat, and kneel in the daily operation of the Mammography department. Exposure to various physical conditions such as walking on hard surfaces and climbing stairs. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education:

Preferred Experience

Preferred Certification / License:

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  
  

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
  
  

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Performs mammographic procedures under the direct supervision of a radiologist. Operates mammographic equipment with proficiency, utilizing radiation safety practices and departmental protocols to produce a high-quality examination.