Mammography Technologist - CMC

Lexington Medical Center; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Day One benefits

FSAs

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Student loan forgiveness

Resumo da vaga

Lexington Health, Inc. seeks an experienced mammography technologist to perform digital screening and diagnostic mammography under physician supervision. You will ensure high-quality images while following radiation safety and MQSA standards.

ARRT Mammography certification and SC license are required, with CPR certification and hospital PACS proficiency expected. The role emphasizes accurate breast imaging, patient comfort, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Qualificações

• Must be ARRT certified in Mammography and maintain credits.
• South Carolina license in SCRQSA in process or active.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficiency with PACS and hospital computer systems.

Responsabilidades

• Perform digital screening and diagnostic mammography imaging.
• Assist with procedures such as needle localization and stereotactic biopsy.
• Maintain radiation safety and QA/QC per MQSA and federal guidelines.
• Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Support radiology team with timely exam completion.

Conhecimentos

ARRT Mammography

SC license SCRQSA

CPR certification

PACS proficiency

Digital imaging

Formação

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Descrição da vaga

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bedteachinghospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcareand was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinctionstatus for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as bestin the Columbia Metroarea by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Healthdelivers more than 4,000babies each year, performs more than 34,000surgeries annually and isthe region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center.Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Works independently to perform digital screening and diagnostic mammography 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 in order 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT);

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography (Must have and maintain current biennium ARRT continuing education credits);
• Must have received/applied for South Carolina state license with SCRQSA;
• Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.

Required Training: Must have personal computer skills and be able to perform required functions in current hospital computer system and PACS.

Essential Functions

• Exhibits knowledge of principles, practices and procedures and demonstrates competency in performing digital screening and diagnostic mammography imaging, needle localization, stereotactic biopsy, breast ultrasound, ultrasound biopsy, localization and cyst aspiration, and specimen imaging demonstrating all the anatomical structures of the breast.
• Provide and promote quality care in accordance with hospital standards utilizing the hospital, radiology and mammography policies and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical/equipment problems and communicate with service.
• Ability to work in a timely manner eliminating unnecessary delays in all procedures.
• Identify patient needs: comfort patient by anticipating anxiety, answer questions, maintain a kind and courteous attitude, respect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Practice cost effective use of supplies.
• Follows HIPAA Guidelines when obtaining and sending patient medical information.
• Assist interpreting physician with invasive procedures in breast imaging as directed and /or document activities related to policy and procedure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self and others.
• Ability to perform digital mammography equipment QC or trained in house within 6 months.
• Understands and supports mission statement, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and protocols of Lexington Medical Center.
• Attends pertinent staff development programs including all in-service mandatory classes.
• Maintain continuing educational programs per MQSA, ACR requirements.
• Arrives to work on time and is prepared to begin work promptly. Adheres to work schedule and is flexible when schedule requires.
• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally psycho-social care/treatment for the following patient population:
  • Child (9-12 years)
  • Adolescent (13-17 years)
  • Adult (18-65 years)
  • Geriatric (Over 65 years)
• Demonstrates good Service Expectations keeping Press Ganey scores high.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.