Mammography Technologist Full Time

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Mammography technologist to provide direct patient care and perform mammography procedures with high quality imaging. The role requires consultation with Radiologists for contraindications and accurate handling of orders and patient histories.

Responsible for patient education, HIPAA compliance, and safe operation of all mammography equipment, while coordinating department throughput and reporting equipment issues to maintain a safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Certified Mammography technologist with experience following protocol.
• Ability to obtain accurate patient histories and explain procedures.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and radiation safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate Mammography procedures according to protocol as ordered by a qualified medical provider, consulting with Radiologists for contraindications.
• Ensure patient satisfaction by clearly explaining the procedure and addressing questions before and after.
• Obtain new orders from the ordering provider if errors or discrepancies occur to avoid delays.
• Operate Mammography equipment and related tools safely, including power injector for contrast administration.
• Coordinate patient throughput and ensure availability of appropriate support staff to prevent delays.
• Report equipment issues to Lead Tech/Manager/Director to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Mammography procedures

Patient care

Radiology safety

Tools

Mammography equipment

Contrast injector

Job description

Provides direct patient care, ensures high quality patient care from self, and conducts self in a professional & respectful manor with all others at all times leading by example while making good use to time to meet the business need for SGHS.

Ability to perform accurate Mammography procedures according to protocol as ordered by a qualified medical provider and will consult with Radiologists for any contraindication(s) in the best interest of the patient.

Ensure patient satisfaction by being compassionate in explaining the procedure to the patient and answer questions so he / she understands what to expect before and after the procedure.

Responsible for contacting the ordering provider to obtain new orders in the event of an error / discrepancy to avoid delays in patient care.

Responsible for the safe operation of Mammography equipment, power injector for contrast administration, and any other equipment / positioning aids utilized to complete ordered Mammography exams safely and successfully.

Responsible for obtaining accurate medical histories, completing safety documents & consents with signatures, and ensuring accuracy of Mammography orders correlating with medical history, anatomy, and indications depicting medical necessity.

Complies with all regulatory standards pertaining to radiation safety / protection including contrast media utilization and patient privacy (HIPAA). Responsible for completing the required annual education & competencies on time.

Maintain skill set necessary to complete Mammography exams accurately with high quality imaging including the appropriate procedure / supply charges required for billing purposes. Performs and documents required Mammography QA / QC.

Coordinates patient throughput within the department as necessary and ensures the availability of applicable support personnel (nursing, respiratory, physician, etc.) in effort to avoid delays.

Responsible for reporting equipment issues to Lead Tech, Manager, and/or Director to maintain a safe working environment and minimize downtime.

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