Mammography Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Roaring Spring (Blair County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance and career growth

Job summary

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a full-time Mammography Technician in Roaring Spring, PA. The role involves reviewing patient history, educating patients, preparing contrast, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring MQSA compliance for quality imaging close to home.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree (preferred), KY State Radiation Operator license, ARRT certification, and BLS; Lifepoint Health supports ongoing learning and career growth within a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required
• Experience with radiology procedures is a plus

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for imaging procedures.
• Selects exposure factors and imaging parameters; ensures safety standards and performs quality control.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures, biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• Analyzes results and addresses image quality issues; communicates findings as appropriate.

Education

Associate's degree

Graduate of a Program in Discipline

Job description

Who We Are

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.

Mammography Technician- FT

Who We Are

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.

How You'll Contribute

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patients 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 physicians with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
• Prepare 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 accreditations
• 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.
• Non-Essential Functions

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage- tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Education: Associate's degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required

License: KY State Radiation Operator; ARRT

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.