Mammography Technologist

100 Georgetown Hospital System; Highway (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in South Carolina seeks a Mammography Technologist II to perform digital and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography, including stereotactic biopsies, under physician supervision.

You will maintain quality control, educate patients, and ensure safety and ALARA principles while covering multiple outpatient and hospital sites. ARRT Mammography certification or registry within 24 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from a Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum one year Mammography experience.
• ARRT Mammography certification or registry-eligible within 24 months of hire; must become certified.

Responsibilities

• Review orders prior to procedure and document upcoming biopsies and localizations.
• Perform digital and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography.
• Assist with stereotactic breast biopsies and wire localizations.
• Maintain daily and weekly QA/QC tests on imaging equipment and workstations.
• Position patients for imaging, ensure comfort and safety, and educate patients about procedures.
• Coordinate imaging across outpatient and hospital locations as needed.

Skills

ALARA concepts

Positioning knowledge

Critical Thinking

Customer service

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Mammography Technologist II

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

Works independently to perform digital and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography and may also include wire and wire-free localizations, stereotactic breast biopsies, and DEXA imaging based on hospital policies and/or practice standards, under the supervision of the interpreting physician. Must demonstrate an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Must maintain accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and image evaluation while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards. Must understand the federal regulations governing mammography practice to meet the standards for the performance of breast imaging. Must have knowledge of the quality assurance policies and quality control testing for mammography within federal regulation guidelines. Must prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques for stereotactic biopsies and wire needle localizations and explain procedures to patients. Imaging technologists are required to cover all outpatient and hospital locations as necessary and appropriate and may also assist with mentoring and/or training students, and new hires.

What you will do

Review orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care, and maintain, generate, and keep organized documentation for all upcoming biopsies and localizations. Gather all required documentation for the procedure including consent, outside reports and images, and uploading outside images to PACS Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication. Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure by positioning and instructing patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation Perform and complete procedures as required by physician’s order in hospital information system. Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and Dexa imaging at applicable locations. Perform stereotactic biopsies and wire needle localizations Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment; selecting proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination. Complete Biopsy Quality Control before every procedure. Complete post procedure documentation including entering specimen orders Perform daily and weekly Quality Control tests on radiologist’s workstations, mammography machine, and Stereotactic equipment Request, upload, and prepare patients outside mammograms when necessary for comparison of the Radiologist’s dictation Enter an order for Breast Ultrasound when required by the Radiologist and communicate with the sonographers Assist with MRI guided breast biopsies as needed. Assisting Breast surgeon/radiologist throughout the procedure Place supply orders for procedures and maintain an adequate PAR level Education Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a Radiologic Technology program

Required Experience Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year Mammography experience

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Understand and utilize ALARA concepts Positioning knowledge Critical Thinking skills Excellent customer service skills Time management Effective communication

Licenses and Certifications

Mammography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist or registry eligible (If eligible, must become ARRT(M) certified within 24 months of hire or transfer date) Required Radiography - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities that any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.