Mammography Tech Mobile - FT Atrium Health Navicent

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time position at Atrium Health Navicent, working 5-6 days per week with varying schedules based on departmental needs. The role includes full-time benefits and requires some weekend coverage, which is typically shared and rotated among staff. The pay range for this position is $33.05 - $49.60.

Requirements

• ARRRT certification in Radiology and advanced registry from the ARRT in Mammography within six months of hire required.
• BLS required.
• Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• The R.T. must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992( MQSA).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• This position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift weights of up to 600 pounds with assistance.
• Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending and lifting.
• Required to stretch, bend, twist, squat, and kneel in the daily operation of the Mammography department.
• Exposure to various physical conditions such as walking on hard surfaces and climbing stairs.
• Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.
• Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education:
• Preferred Certification / License:
• Preferred Experience:
• Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient ID armband and validates proof of identity.
• Reviews patient mammography medical history and correlates prior mammograms to ensure the correct examination is being performed.
• Performs digital imaging acquisition and recognizes factors that affect image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a radiologist if needed.
• Assists radiologist during invasive procedures and practices proper sterile technique in the assembling of necessary supplies.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor.
• Performs troubleshooting and minor repair procedures under the direction of clinical engineering.
• Maintains patient records to include completing orders correctly, charging exams and supplies and verifying correct exam was sent to PACS.

Benefits

• full-time benefits
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree