Mammography Technologist

100 Georgetown Hospital System; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist I to perform digital and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography, with possible wire localizations and Dexa imaging, under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, educating patients, documenting histories, and ensuring safety and accuracy in exposures. Strong communication and ALARA principles are essential for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review orders prior to procedures and document biopsies/localizations.
• Perform digital and 3D mammography and related procedures.
• Position patients and ensure radiation safety and comfort.
• Maintain QC/QA tests on imaging equipment and workstations.
• Cover outpatient and hospital locations as needed and mentor/train staff.

Skills

ALARA concepts

Positioning

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Mammography Technologist I

Employee Type: PRN Work Shift: Day - 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

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.

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.
• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• 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.
• Perform and complete procedures as required by physician’s order in hospital information system.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• May also perform wire and wire-free localizations, stereotactic breast biopsies, and Dexa imaging at applicable locations.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment; selecting proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination.
• Perform daily and weekly Quality Control tests on radiologist’s workstation, mammography machine, and Stereotactic equipment.
• Request, upload, and prepare patients outside mammograms when necessary for comparison of the Radiologist’s dictation.
• 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, new hires.

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 and critical thinking
• Positioning
• Time management
• Effective communication

Licenses and Certifications

• Mammography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist ARRT(M) certified or registry eligible (If eligible, must become ARRT(M) certified within 24 months of hire or transfer date).
• Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire.
• Recertification every two years is Required South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association certified.

Required Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Our Mission

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.

Why Work Here

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.