Mammography Technologist 2 - TGH Imaging South Tampa

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Mammography Technologist 2 for TGH Imaging South Tampa. Under radiologist supervision, you will perform 2D/3D mammography with high image quality and patient comfort. This full-time, on-site position is scheduled Monday through Friday at TGHI South Tampa, 2106 S Lois Ave, Tampa.

Requirements include a Florida CRT license, ARRT Mammography, BLS, and a 2-year radiologic technology program diploma. Join a team dedicated to diagnostic excellence and radiation safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a 2-year Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited school.
• Current Florida CRT license.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist and Mammography registrations.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Verifies prescription aligns with procedure and records exam details.
• Explains procedures to reduce patient anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Positions patient and adjusts immobilization devices for optimum views.
• Sets exposure factors and moves equipment to correct positions.
• Processes digital images and checks technical quality.
• Verifies exam matches order in PACS and updates billing codes as needed.
• Reviews prior studies with radiologist for diagnostic assessment.
• Applies radiation protection to minimize exposure.
• Stocks supplies, checks equipment health, and performs QC.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a 2-year Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited school

Florida State License (CRT)

ARRT Radiologic Technologist registration and Mammography (M) registry

Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Tools

PACS

Job description

Job Description

Mammography Technologist 2 - TGH Imaging South Tampa - ( 260001OX )

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

Tampa

Other Locations

Tampa

Work Locations

TGHI South Tampa 2106 S Lois Ave Tampa 33629

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Radiology/Imaging Services

Organization

TGH Imaging

Schedule

Full-time

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