Mammography Technologist / Weekend Only

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist for a weekend-only role. This position involves evaluating and implementing care for patients undergoing mammography and related procedures. You'll assess patient needs, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure safety through effective radiation protection techniques. The firm offers comprehensive health benefits from day one, student loan repayment assistance, and ongoing mentorship programs. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology school required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with 1 year in Mammography.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography.
• Collaborate with health team to prioritize patient care needs.

Skills

Patient Care Assessment

Radiation Protection Techniques

Collaboration with Health Team

Crisis Anticipation

Education

Graduation from Accredited Radiologic Technology School

ARRT Registration

Advanced Certification in Mammography

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

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

Description

This position is a WEEKEND ONLY, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

WEO Shift Diff is $15.00 additional.

• Under general supervision, evaluates and implements the care of adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and breast related invasive procedures.
• Assesses assigned patients needs by reviewing the radiology request, the patient's medical history, admitting diagnosis, and physician's orders.
• Assesses the patient's physical needs, evaluates diagnostic data, and interviews the patient and family. Prioritizes imaging needs for an assigned group of patients.
• Collaborates with other members of the health team to determine patient care priorities. Assists in identifying complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, and abnormal diagnostic data. Evaluates patient's response of procedural care delivery.
• Practices radiation protection techniques. Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
• Notifies supervisor of safety issues as they occur. Assures continuity and quality of care through effective decision-making and continuous patient assessment.
• Anticipates potential patient crisis through continual evaluation of patient care. Assists with appropriate care interventions for identified patient problems.
• Utilizes standards of care and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the radiologic procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with the ARRT.
• They must have a minimum of two (2) years experience with one (1) year in Mammography. Advanced certification in Mammography is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.