MAMMO TECH - REHOBOTH
About The Position
Performs mammography procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures. The role includes performing routine mammographic and stereotactic procedures, positioning patients, obtaining relevant history and clinical information, and reviewing images for appropriate positioning, technique, and identification. The technologist explains procedures to patients, provides radiation protection, maintains equipment and supplies, and follows applicable quality-control and regulatory requirements. The position also includes responding to emergencies and coordinating access to care and add-on exams when possible.
Requirements
- Ability to lift patients weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients and team members.
- Ability to withstand crisis situations.
- Customer service skills for interacting with patients, team members, and visitors.
- Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
- ARRT-M Mammography credential.
- BLS (Basic Life Saving) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Associate degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate working knowledge of all mammography equipment in the department.
- Perform assigned routine mammographic and stereotactic procedures.
- Position patients to demonstrate the anatomy under investigation.
- Obtain patient history and clinical data for correlation with radiographs.
- Adjust technical factors for each patient while minimizing radiation exposure.
- Provide radiation protection to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards.
- Review consultation requests for special instructions and consult with the radiologist as necessary.
- Greet patients, confirm their identification, and introduce yourself.
- Explain the examination procedure to patients and family members who are present.
- Perform visual preventive safety inspections and complete mammography room tube warm-up procedures.
- Identify problems and communicate them to the immediate supervisor.
- Review exposed radiographs for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
- Maintain room supply inventory, rotate stock in an orderly fashion, and remove outdated items.
- Recognize emergencies, initiate code procedures, and provide first aid or CPR as needed.
- Support access to care by adding on exams when possible, coordinating with other departments, and seeking alternatives when an add-on is not possible.
- Verify correct order entry and supply charging.
- Perform routine mammography quality control.
- Follow ACR and MSQA regulations, correct problems before clinical imaging, and contact service when limits are exceeded.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription wellness benefits.
- Sign-on and referral bonuses for select positions.
- Tuition assistance up to $5,000.
- Paid time off.
- Long-term sick accrual.
- Employer contribution plan.
- Free short- and long-term disability for full-time employees.
- Zero copay for drugs on the prescription plan for certain conditions.
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan.
- Life insurance.
- Beebe Perks via Work Advantage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
