Mammography Technician PRN - Atrium Health Baldwin ( Greensboro)

Atrium Health; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist for Navicent Health Medical Center: Baldwin - Mammography, in a PRN role. The position requires ARRT certification in Radiology with a Mammography registry within six months and BLS. A two-year AMA/ARRT Radiologic Technology program graduate is required.

Responsibilities include patient ID verification, image acquisition, QA checks, radiologist support, and accurate record-keeping with PACS, in a hospital 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 program in Radiologic Technology.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient ID armband and identifiers.
• Reviews patient history and correlates prior mammograms.
• Performs digital imaging acquisition and monitors image quality.
• Evaluates image quality and consults with a radiologist as needed.
• Assists radiologist during procedures and maintains sterile technique.
• Reports equipment issues and coordinates with clinical engineering for repairs.
• Maintains patient records, charges for exams and verifies correct exam sent to PACS.

Skills

ARRT Radiology certification

Mammography registry

BLS certification

Education

Two-year AMA/ARRT Radiologic Technology program

MQSA mammography training requirements

Job description

Department

36325 Navicent Health Medical Center: Baldwin - Mammography: Cowles Clinic

Department

36325 Navicent Health Medical Center: Baldwin - Mammography: Cowles Clinic

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

PRN

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

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.

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.

Our Commitment To You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• 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, and Short- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.