Mammography Technician, Acute Care

Lifepoint Health-posted 4 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Hickory, NC
5,001-10,000 employees
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Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Mammography Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team: Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you! What we are Looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Mammography Technician who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! Why join us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers · Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. · Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. · Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. · Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). · Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities Position Summary Performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

  • Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
  • Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
  • When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
  • Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
  • May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
  • Prepares equipment and supplies.
  • Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
  • Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
  • Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
  • Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditation.
  • Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.
  • Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
  • Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
  • Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
  • Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Associate’s degree Preferred
  • Graduate of a Program in Discipline – Required
  • American Registry of Radiation Operator (ARRT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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