Mammography Technician PRN - Atrium Health Baldwin ( Greensboro)

Aurora Health Care; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Greensboro, GA seeks a Mammography Radiologic Technologist to perform digital imaging, verify patient identity, review history, and assist radiologists during procedures. The role requires ARRT Radiology and Mammography registries within six months of hire, BLS, and MQSA training.

You will ensure image quality, manage patient records, and adhere to radiation safety and equipment maintenance in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient ID armband and validates proof of identity.
• Reviews patient mammography history and correlates prior mammograms.
• Performs digital imaging acquisition and recognizes factors affecting image quality.
• Evaluates technical image quality and consults radiologist as needed.
• Assists radiologist during invasive procedures and maintains sterile technique.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and conducts troubleshooting under clinical engineering.
• Maintains patient records, charges exams and ensures correct exam sent to PACS.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Mammography knowledge

Safety protocols

Education

Two-year AMA/ARRT Radiologic Technology program

MQSA mammography training compliance

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).

Experience Required:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

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.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education:

Preferred Certification / License:

Preferred Experience:

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.