Mammography Tech

UVA Community Health • Gainesville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of ARRT-approved Radiography Program required.
• Certified and registered by ARRT in Radiography required.
• Mammography – RT(R)(M) within 12 months of hire required.
• Analytical ability
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to adapt to procedures based on age of patient
• Ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
• Prepares patient for procedures.
• Operates Mammography equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 2 Year/Associate's Degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience in Mammography preferred.
• Certified and registered by ARRT in Bone Densitometry – RT(R)(M)(BD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and / or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the mammographic equipment in order to obtain diagnostic images.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.
• Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients' arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
• Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
• Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required.
• Cleans examination surfaces between patients.
• Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
• Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.
• Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.
• Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
• Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
• Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.
• Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
• Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
• Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
• Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
• Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention
• On call responsibilities as directed
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED