Mammoraphy Tech - PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Mammography Technician to perform essential mammography procedures. In this vital role, you will educate patients about their procedures, monitor their conditions, and assist physicians with interventional tasks. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment dedicated to transforming healthcare in the community. If you are passionate about patient care and have a strong background in mammography, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact on patient health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in mammography with relevant healthcare education.
• Experience in patient education and monitoring is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography procedures and ensure patient understanding.
• Monitor patient conditions and assist in interventional procedures.

Skills

Patient Education

Mammography Procedures

Monitoring Patient Condition

Quality Control Procedures

Education

Certification in Mammography

Relevant Healthcare Degree

Tools

Mammography Equipment

Contrast Media

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

The Mammography Tech performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, 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. May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization and stereotactic biopsies.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots