Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) PRN - Women's Imaging Center's

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

80d

About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist), ACR (American College of Radiology) and MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program). They will perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician.

Requirements

• Certification and Registration in Mammography, ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (preferred upon hire, or must obtain within six months of hire)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
• 1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred)
• Training in EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Training in Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
• Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider.
• Conveys patient's clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree