Mammography Technologist

Advocate Health; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Atrium Health Lincoln is hiring a Mammography Radiologic Technologist to perform mammographic procedures under radiologist supervision. The role emphasizes radiation safety, image quality, and adherence to departmental protocols in Lincolnton, NC.

Required ARRT Radiology certification with mammography registry within six months, and BLS. Graduate of an AMA/ARRT Radiologic Technology program is needed. 40 hours/week with some evening and weekend rotation; sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• R.T. must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in MQSA.
• ARRT certification in Radiology and advanced registry in Mammography within six months of hire.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient ID armband and validates proof of identity.
• Reviews patient mammography medical history and prior mammograms to ensure the correct examination.
• Performs digital imaging acquisition and optimizes image quality and workflow.
• Evaluates technical image quality and consults with a radiologist as needed.
• Assists radiologist during invasive procedures and maintains sterile technique.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and coordinates with clinical engineering for repairs.
• Maintains patient records, completes orders, and ensures correct exam sent to PACS.

Education

AMA/ARRT Radiologic Technology program

MQSA mammography training

Job description

Department:

36324 Atrium Health Lincoln - Mammography

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• rotating evening and weekends as necessary
• This position is sign on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range:

$33.05 - $49.60

Atrium Health Lincoln is committed to providing exceptional healthcare and superior patient experiences. The 101-bed hospital, located in the heart of Lincolnton, NC, is the only acute care hospital in the county.

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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.

Major Responsibilities:

Verifies patient ID armband andvalidatesproof of identity.

Reviews patient mammography medical history and correlatespriormammograms 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.

Assistsradiologist during invasive procedures and practices proper steriletechniquein 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 andsuppliesand verifying correctexam wassent 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 Technologyrequired. The R.T. must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of1992(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,equipmentand supplies. Must be able to push, pull, and lift weights of up to 600 pounds withassistance. Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking,bendingandlifting.Requiredto 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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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, andShort- 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.