Mammography Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company"

Wellness programs

Career Development

Job summary

Wilson Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a dedicated Mammography Technician to join our Radiology team in Wilson, NC. You will educate patients, prepare and administer contrast when needed, ensure safety standards, and optimize imaging quality to support accurate diagnoses.

Requirements include ARRT licensure, BLS, an Associate’s degree in Radiology or equivalent, and 1 year of imaging experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Preferred; Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Radiology Required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• License: ARRT & State Radiation Operator Certificate
• Experience: 1 year experience preferred
• Skills: Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and effective English communication

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications when ordered. Monitors patient condition and reports changes.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters; ensures safety and quality control.
• Implements safety standards and quality control; troubleshoots equipment malfunctions as needed.
• Positions patient and performs imaging, analyzes results, and transmits reports; handles imaging quality issues and repeats procedures as required

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

English communication

Education

Associate's Degree Preferred

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Radiology Program Graduate

Tools

ARRT Certification

State Radiation Operator Certificate

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a

Schedule: FT, Days

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Mammography Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community.

How You'll Contribute

A Mammography Technician who excels in this role:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams 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.
• 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.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedures. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

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 for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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; Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Radiology Required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• License: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); State Radiation Operator Certificate
• Experience: 1 year experience preferred
• Skills and Abilities: 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. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

More About Wilson Medical Center

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility has provided services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years. We offer an array of services, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, imaging and much more. We also have nine multi-specialty physician clinics, a wound center, radiation oncology center, outpatient imaging center, a rehabilitation and nursing care center and a 5-star day care.

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center 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.