Mammography Technologist- PRN Atrium Health Floyd

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Rome, GA seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to verify patient identity, review history, and acquire high-quality images. The role requires ARRT Mammography certification within six months, plus BLS, and completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program.

You will assist radiologists during procedures, maintain equipment, and ensure MQSA compliance and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology and advanced registry in Mammography within six months of hire.
• BLS required.
• Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology; MQSA training as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient ID armband and validate identity.
• Review mammography history and correlate prior exams to ensure correct study.
• Perform digital imaging acquisition and ensure image quality and proper archiving.
• Evaluate image quality and consult radiologist as needed.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and maintain sterile technique for supplies.

Skills

ARRT Radiology Certification

BLS

Education

Two-year AMA/ARRT Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

Verifies patient ID armband andvalidatesproof of identity.

Reviews patient mammography medical history and correlatesprior mammograms to ensure the correct examination is being performed.

Performs digital imaging acquisition and recognizes factors that affect image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval.

Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a radiologist if needed.

Assistsradiologist during invasive procedures and practices proper sterile technique in the assembling of necessary supplies.

Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor. Performs troubleshooting and minor repair procedures under the direction of clinical engineering.

Maintains patient records to include completing orders correctly, charging exams andsuppliesand verifying correct exam was sent to PACS.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

ARRT certification in Radiology and advanced registry from the ARRT in Mammography within six months of hire required.

BLS required.

Education Required:

Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology required. The R.T. must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992(MQSA).

Experience Required:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients,equipmentand supplies. Must be able to push, pull, and lift weights of up to 600 pounds withassistance. Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking,bendingandlifting.Requiredto stretch, bend, twist, squat, and kneel in the daily operation of the Mammography department. Exposure to various physical conditions such as walking on hard surfaces and climbing stairs. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education:

Preferred Certification / License:

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.