Mammography Tech II WEO

Emory•Decatur, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Utilized standards of care and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the radiologic procedure. Involves the patient and or significant others in the radiologic process.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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
Utilized standards of care and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the radiologic procedure
Involves the patient and or significant others in the radiologic process