Mammography Technologist-Mobile Unit-FT

Davita Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform breast imaging procedures vital for diagnostic interpretation. The role involves ensuring quality imaging, providing patient care, and maintaining records while adhering to safety protocols. Certification in Radiologic Technology and ability to provide basic life support are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Radiology Technology program.
• Certification in Radiologic Technology required.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography and breast imaging procedures.
• Provides patient care essential to breast imaging.
• Assists in image-guided diagnostic and invasive procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Protection

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year Radiology Technology Program

Certification in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Summary:

The Mammography Technologist performs total breast imaging which will result in the production of quality images for diagnosticinterpretation.Effectivelyutilizesallimagingcapabilitiesofthemammographicequipment.Providepatientcare essential to breast imaging.Recognize patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiate life support measures.

Assists in the optimization of patient flow.

Job Description

Providespracticalinstructionforradiologyandultrasoundstudentsrotatinginthemodality. Assists radiologist with performing image guided diagnostic and invasive procedures.

PerformsanddocumentsequipmentQCaccordingtodepartmentprotocol;recognizesandreportsanymalfunctionor variation to the area manager, maintenance, or engineering.

Records all patient, procedure, history, and film information.

Maintains manual and computerized patient, department, and hospital records.

Appliesknowledgeandprinciplesofuniversalprecautionsandsteriletechniquestominimizeexposuretospreadof infectious organisms.

Applies knowledge of radiation protection to achieve radiation exposures. Performsanddocumentspatientassessmentandhistoryrelatedtoprocedures. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Performsmammographyandotherbreastimagingprocedureswithsufficientresolutionandpenetration,includingthearea of interest, in accordance with physician orders.

Required:

-High School Diploma or GED is required.

-Musthavesuccessfullycompletedatwo-yearRadiologyTechnologyprogramwhichisapprovedbythecommitteeonAllied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the American Registry of Radiology Technologist.In lieu of program completion, equivalent education or/and experience will be considered.

CertificationinRadiologicTechnologywiththeAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

IfnotcurrentlyregisteredinMammography,thecandidatewillberequiredtoobtainregistrationwithinsixmonthsfromthe date of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.