MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST I - FULL TIME

JumpStart Games, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JumpStart Games, Inc. is seeking a Mammography Technologist in Lakeland, FL to perform diagnostic mammography under licensed supervision. Emphasizes ALARA principles, precise patient positioning, and high-quality image acquisition. You’ll work with radiologists to ensure accurate imaging results.

Required ARRT radiology training, Florida license, ARRT mammography certification, and CPR (or within 3 months). Prior tomo/ digital mammography experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of ARRT accredited radiology program.
• Active Florida radiologic license and ARRT mammographer certification.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Knowledge of mammography equipment operation and positioning.

Aufgaben

• Perform mammography examinations per policy and ACR-aligned protocols.
• Maintain equipment knowledge and quality control per guidelines.
• Position patients correctly to obtain optimal images while minimizing exposure.
• Serve as resource to radiologists for mammography imaging.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Professional judgment

Patient positioning

Quality data acquisition

Ausbildung

ARRT accredited radiology program

Florida license (DOH)

ARRT mammographer certification

CPR certification or within 3 months

Tools

Mammography equipment

Digital/tomosynthesis experience

Jobbeschreibung

Summary/Objective -

Functions as a delegated agent of the physician and practices under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Uses independent, professional, ethical judgement, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic medical procedures. A fundamental approach to the safe use of diagnostic medical radiation is to apply elements of the As Low As Reasonably Achievable ("ALARA") Principle including the lowest output power and minimal exposures when acquiring the diagnostic imaging. Uses proper patient positioning, tools, devices, equipment adjustment and ergonomically correct techniques to promote patient comfort and prevent compromised data acquisition or musculoskeletal injury to the mammography technologist.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the operation of all equipment and current developments relating to mammographic imaging in accordance with ACR guidelines.
• Performs Mammography examinations according to policy and protocol set by The American College of Radiology and the department.
• Follows productivity standards set up by department.
• Maintains proper quality control of mammography program in accordance with ACR guidelines.
• Serves as a resource in mammography to radiologists.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience -

Satisfactory completion of ARRT accredited radiology program. Florida State license from the Department of Health. ARRT certified mammographer with digital/tomosynthesis experience or complete within 3 months of employment. Basic knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved with the operation of mammography equipment use; human anatomy and proper positioning of patients to secure desired images; methods used in processing images. CPR certified or certification required within 3 months of employment.