Mammography Technologist 2 - TGH Imaging Bayonet Point

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Bayonet Point (FL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. in Bayonet Point, FL seeks a Mammography Technologist 2 to perform screening and diagnostic mammography under radiologist supervision, following ACR and FDA protocols.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, imaging, and QC to ensure diagnostic-quality studies. Requirements include a Florida CRT license, ARRT Mammography registry, and a 2-year Radiologic Technology program, plus BLS.

Formación

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a 2-year Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited school.
• Current and valid Florida State License (CRT).
• Current and valid ARRT registry and Mammography (M) registry.
• Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association (CPR).

Responsabilidades

• Verify that prescription matches the procedure and record reasons for the exam.
• Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Position patient and adjust immobilization devices for optimum views.
• Move mammography equipment and set exposure factors (time and distance).
• Process radiologic digital images and assess technical quality.
• Verify exam corresponds to ordered study in PACS and update billing codes as needed.
• Present prior studies with current ones to radiologist for assessment.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure.
• Stock and order supplies, and perform equipment QC as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year Radiologic Technology Program

Florida State License (CRT)

ARRT Registry and Mammography (M) Registry

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Mammography Technologist 2 - TGH Imaging Bayonet Point (260002EP)

Job Description

Mammography Technologist 2 - TGH Imaging Bayonet Point - ( 260002EP )

Description

Summary:

Under the direction of a Radiologist, Facility Manager performs mammography procedures according to protocols established according to the ACR and FDA, at a technical level requiring supervision of technical detail. Performs screening and diagnostic procedures using either 2D or 3D technical radiographic procedures that will require judgement and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated area or procedures as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies that the prescription matches the procedure that is going to be performed and records all reasons for the exam including all signs and symptoms.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Positions patient and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Moves mammography equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.
• Processes radiologic digital images and examines for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability.
• Verify that the patient’s exam corresponds to the ordered exam in PACS. Make changes in billing codes/exam titles as needed.
• Make sure to present any prior studies along with current studies to radiologist for diagnostic assessment.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Stock/Order supplies, check machine for any problems, perform equipment QC when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a 2-year Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited school.
• Current and valid Florida State License (CRT)
• Current and valid Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registry and Mammography (M) registry
• Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association (CPR)

Primary Location

Bayonet Point

Work Locations

TGHI Bayonet 7525 State Route 52 Bayonet Point 34667

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Radiology/Imaging Services

Organization

TGH Imaging

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday