Mammography Technologist / Weekend Only

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization in Georgia as a Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography. You will provide care for adult and geriatric patients, ensuring quality and safety during procedures. This role requires advanced certification in Mammography and offers comprehensive health benefits from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience, including one year in Mammography.
• Registered with the ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and implements care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography.
• Monitors patient responses to procedures and practices radiation protection techniques.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to determine patient care priorities.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Protection

Diagnostic Evaluation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Advanced certification in Mammography

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

Join the only health system in Georgia with five Magnet-designated organizations — four hospitals and the first ambulatory care facility in Georgia — and the rest “on the Magnet journey.” We offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more

Description

Eligible for an additional $15.00 Weekend Shift Differential at Emory Decatur

• Under general supervision, evaluates and implements care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and breast-related invasive procedures.
• Assesses patient needs by reviewing radiology requests, medical history, admitting diagnosis, and physician's orders.
• Evaluates diagnostic data, interviews patients and families, and assesses physical needs.
• Prioritizes imaging needs and collaborates with the healthcare team to determine patient care priorities.
• Identifies complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, and abnormal diagnostic data.
• Monitors patient responses to procedures and practices radiation protection techniques.
• Minimizes exposure to x-radiation for patients and staff; reports safety issues promptly.
• Ensures continuity and quality of care through effective decision-making and ongoing assessment.
• Anticipates potential patient crises and assists with appropriate interventions.
• Uses standards of care and clinical pathways to guide procedures, involving patients and families in the process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and registered with the ARRT.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience, including at least one (1) year in Mammography.
• Advanced certification in Mammography required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per American Heart Association standards.

Join Our Team

Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University, is Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system and the only one with a Magnet-designated ambulatory practice. Our network includes 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and over 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is Georgia's largest clinically integrated network with over 3,450 physicians across 70 subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please provide at least one week's notice for accommodations.