Mammography Technician - Imaging department

Atrium Health Navicent; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent in Milledgeville, GA seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in Mammography to perform imaging with strict quality control and patient safety.

Responsibilities include verifying patient identity, reviewing history, acquiring images, assisting radiologists, and ensuring accurate records.

Requires ARRT radiology certification and mammography registry within six months of hire; BLS is required. Training in MQSA is noted.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology required.
• ARRT Mammography advanced registry required within six months of hire.
• Graduate of an AMA/ARRT approved two-year Radiologic Technology program.
• MQSA mammography training requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity via armband and validates proof of identity.
• Reviews mammography history and correlates with prior exams.
• Performs digital imaging acquisition and manages image workflow.
• Evaluates image quality and consults radiologist as needed.
• Assists radiologist in procedures with sterile technique.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor; performs basic repairs under guidance.
• Maintains patient records, orders, charges, and PACS dispatch verification.

Skills

Mammo imaging

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

PACS familiarity

Education

ARRT Radiology Certification

ARRT Mammography Advanced Registry

MQSA mammography training

BLS certification

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Verifies patient ID armband and validates proof of identity.
• Reviews patient mammography medical history and correlates prior mammograms 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.
• Assists radiologist during invasive procedures and practices proper sterile technique in 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 and supplies and verifying correct exam was sent 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 Technology required. The R.T. must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992(MQSA).

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Must be able to push, pull, and lift weights of up to 600 pounds with assistance. Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending and lifting.Required to 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.

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.