Senior Mammography Technician, Acute

Web Scribble; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Free Parking on site

Job summary

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Senior Mammography Technician to perform imaging, ensure MQSA compliance, and educate patients. You will collaborate with radiology staff to deliver high-quality breast imaging and participate in interventional procedures when needed.

The role requires active ARRT Mammography certification and state licensure, a current BLS, and a strong focus on patient safety and imaging accuracy.

Qualifications

• Current radiation operator licensure required.
• ARRT Mammography certification required; ARRT advanced boards in Mammography preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment and exams.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes as appropriate.
• Assist physician with interventional procedures including FNA and localization.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for imaging procedures.
• Select exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Ensure safety standards and perform quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and report issues.
• Ensure compliance with MQSA regulations and accreditations.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures, biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.
• Analyze results and address imaging quality issues; reposition as needed.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
• Keep current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.
• Maintain ACR & MQSA accreditations and complete renewal packets.

Skills

Mammography

Patient education

Safety procedures

Quality control

Education

Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required

Bachelor's degree - Preferred

Tools

ARRT Mammography Credential

BLS Certification

ARRT Board Certification in Mammography

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 7:30a - 5:30p |

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a senior mammography technicianjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.

How you'll contribute

A senior mammography technicianwho excels in this role:

• 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.

• Prepares equipment and supplies.

• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.

• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

• Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditations.

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.

• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.

• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.

• Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.

• Maintains ACR & MQSA accreditations, participates in the surveys, completes the renewal packets and image submissions.

• Will assure daily work schedule for staff is adequately covered for patient volumes.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Free Parkingon site

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current radiation operators licensure required. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required

• Licenses: State Radiation Operator License: ARRT Board Registered in Mammography - Required; Bachelor's degree - Preferred; ARRT (advanced boards in Mammography)

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

More about Centerpoint Health-Georgetown

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown is a 75- bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Georgetown community. We are proud to be recognized by our Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, Affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and The Joint Commission Accreditation.

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint Health-Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health-Georgetownis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.