Mammography Tech PRN

AdventHealth • Winter Park, FL

111d

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Winter Park has continuously served the residents of Winter Park and its surrounding communities for more than 50 years. Chartered in 1951, the hospital has grown from the visionary efforts of a handful of Winter Park residents and community leaders to a 307-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness. Over the years the hospital has continually expanded to meet the needs of the community, adding an upscale obstetrics and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, cancer care at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Winter Park, and state-of-the-art surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation at the AdventHealth Orthopedic Institute.

Requirements

• Current valid State of Florida license as a General Radiographer.
• ARRT (R) certification.
• ARRT (M) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Florida drivers license, class E and driving record in accordance with AdventHealth policy.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year in Mammography.
• Minimum of one year of experience performing stereotactic core biopsies.
• Minimum of one year of experience performing breast needle localizations.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs the duties directly involved with mammography applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.
• May also perform DXA scans at locations where the service is offered.
• For cost center 4337, the technologist may also perform Diagnostic Radiological exams (fluoroscopy excluded).
• Regulates the equipment used to expose the imaging receptor; processes and organizes images.
• Operates equipment safely and maintains ALARA standards when using ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images.
• Produces quality radiographs per the procedure manual.
• Documents history, utilizes appropriate exposure, positioning, patient ID and markers.
• Reviews all images for evidence and accuracy of RT/LT marker placement and proper orientation.
• Completes work in appropriate timeframe and ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed.
• Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed.
• Ensures charges match procedure completed.
• Confirms proper exam/patient assignment before releasing images to PACS for interpretation.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual Quality Assurance on all Mammography units and processors.
• Operates and maintains Imaging equipment in a safe manner.
• Adheres to all infection control standards.
• Utilizes knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazard.
• Performs mammography and DXA exams and operates all Imaging equipment in assigned area.
• Utilizes the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures on patients of adult and geriatric ages.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals