PRN Mammographer | Outpatient | Flexible Schedule

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Mammographer to perform diagnostic mammographic procedures, ensuring the best patient care. The ideal candidate will have ARRT licensure, relevant experience, and a commitment to quality and safety standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
• Relevant work experience.
• 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all mammographic procedures according to established protocols.
• Completes documentation forms as required by department.
• Ensures timely delivery of images to viewing areas.

Skills

Radiation safety practices

Anatomic positioning skills

Quality control

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work, and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization: VIS Clinical OHO

Job Summary:

The Mammographer performs diagnostic mammographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs all mammographic procedures and views according to established department protocols
2. Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of mammographic examination in accordance with the established department and hospital policies and procedures
3. Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, techniques, and labeling (patient identification, date, and markers)
4. Completes all documentation forms as required by department (completes incident forms and risk management forms in timely manner)
5. Ensures that the images are delivered to viewing areas, film file room, or PACS system in a timely fashion
6. Performs necessary cleaning of room, cassettes, and equipment and restocks work area
7. Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills as well as complete working knowledge of radiographic equipment within assigned area
8. Participates in all quality control and quality assurance initiatives
9. Accepts assignments from supervisor in a positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
10. Provides radiation protection to patient, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards by wearing and maintaining dosimeter badge in a proper fashion and demonstrate knowledge of and compliance to radiation safety practices

Additional Responsibilities and Capabilities

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications: Licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent

Work Experience: Relevant work experience

Experience Level: 1 year

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.