Mammography Technologist

100 LCMC Health; Branchville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health seeks a Mammography Technologist responsible for independent radiographic procedures, ensuring safety and quality imaging. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of equipment and patient care practices.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols and performing training according to hospital policies. Evaluation and communication with patients are key elements of this role.

Qualifications

• Certification in Radiography within one year of start.
• Knowledge of PACS/RIS systems.
• Strong patient care practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform various technical procedures with independent judgement.
• Communicate effectively with patients for clinical history and informed consent.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS)

Radiography Certification (ARRT)

Radiology Technician (ARRT)

Job description

Your job is more than a job. The Mammography Technologist performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Produces diagnostic quality images according to radiology practice standards under the supervision of the staff radiologists.

Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all mammography equipment and performance of all mammography, needle localization and biopsy procedures.
• Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS/RIS.
• Demonstrates knowledge in evaluating.
• Provides and performs training in accordance to the hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assesses and evaluates the trainee and provides feedback to the Radiology Manager.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures, to ensure the safety of the patient.
• Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient's chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination and communicates this information to the radiologist.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees.
• Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
• Maintains work area in a clean orderly fashion.
• Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment.
• Maintains supply of linen in the room.
• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
• Always wears film badge white on duty, follows departmental procedures for badge results.
• Demonstrates magnetic safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff.
• Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately.
• Observes and monitors patient's vital signs.
• Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.
• Performs routine clerical duties as assigned.

Must Haves

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) – American Heart Association
• Radiography Certification (ARRT) – American Registry Of Radiologic Technologist within one year of start
• Radiology Technician (ARRT) – Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board Of Examiners

Reporting Relationships: This position formally supervises employees? No

Functional Demands

Medium physical requirements – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Physical Demands

• Sitting – Occasional (0‑35% of day)
• Standing – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Walking – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) – Occasional (0‑35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0‑10lbs – Continuous (67‑100% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10‑20lbs – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20‑50lbs – Occasional (0‑35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0‑10lbs – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10‑20lbs – Occasional (0‑35% of day)
• Carrying objects – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Push/pull – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Twisting – Occasional (0‑35% of day)
• Bending – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Reaching forward – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Reaching overhead – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl – Occasional (0‑35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Frequent (36‑66% of day)
• Talk or hear – Continuous (67‑100% of day)

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.