Mammography Tech - Imaging Department

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Tech works in the Imaging Department, specifically at the Breast Center in Macon. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday. The role involves performing digital imaging acquisition, evaluating image quality, assisting radiologists, and maintaining patient records. The technician must adhere to radiation safety guidelines and ensure accurate patient identification and examination correlation.

Requirements

ARRT 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: 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

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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