Mammography Technologist - Per Diem - Days - MRHS

memorialhealthcare; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL, seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in breast imaging to perform mammography and related procedures in accordance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing history and orders, educating patients, positioning, acquiring images, quality control, administering contrast within scope, and monitoring patient condition for safety and optimal care.

Qualifications

• Accredited Radiology program required.
• ARRT-RT and mammography certifications required.
• BLS/AHA ECARD and related credentials expected.
• Florida CRT license or eligible required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures and equipment.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes images and resolves quality issues; repositions as needed.
• Prepares equipment, selects imaging parameters, and conducts QC.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy & Quality

Customer Service

Image Production

Analysis & Archival

Patient & Family Centered Care

Patient Assessment & Care

Patient Positioning & Procedures

Radiation Protection

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

Radiology accredited program

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist

ARRT Mammography Certification

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

CRT License (Florida)

Job description

Location

Hollywood, Florida

Employees in Imaging Services at #teamMHSflorida enjoy participating in an excellent, unrivaled culture. Patient safety, quality and outstanding customer service are valued above all else. Extensive teamwork and collaboration are encouraged across the modalities for the mutual benefit of improving patient outcomes and providing a rewarding experience for our employees involved in their care.

Summary

Performs breast imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate.Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY


• ACCURACY & QUALITY


• CUSTOMER SERVICE


• IMAGE PRODUCTION


• ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVAL


• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE


• PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE


• PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES


• RADIATION PROTECTION


• RESPONDING TO CHANGE


• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Radiology (Required)ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: One (1) year of technologist experience in a healthcare setting.

Other Information: Registered as a Technologist (RT) and registered in mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist programAdditional Credential Info: Registered as a Technologist (RT) and registered in mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%


• Climbing = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 60%


• Kneeling = 20%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%


• Reaching = 60%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 40%


• Running = 0%


• Sitting = 40%


• Squatting = 40%


• Standing = 60%


• Walking = 60%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 0%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 20%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 20%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 20%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 20%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%


• Dust = 0%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%


• Hazardous Medication = 0%


• Latex = 20%


• Computer Monitor = 60%


• Domestic Animals = 0%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 20%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 0%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 0%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 40%


• Potential Electric Shock = 20%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%


• Radiation = 20%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

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