Mammography Technologist PT

AdventHealth•Palm Coast, FL

69d•Onsite

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 role you'll contribute: Performs Mammographic imaging procedures. Assists Radiologist in performance of Biopsies and other procedures. Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed. Positions, moves, and assists patients. Obtains patient's history. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. The value you'll bring to the team: + Routinely examines requisitions, patient reports and previous films. If available, prior to mammographic examinations, for awareness of information such as: procedure requested, patient's condition, patient history, and any other special notes or comments. + Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed. + Demonstrates competency in the selection of proper positioning and technical factors in digital mammography to demonstrate appropriate anatomical structures and possible corresponding pathology. + Uses accepted ACR/MQSA and departmental standards of positioning and image quality of mammograms. + Knows ACR QA/QC manual and demonstrates ability to perform these tests regularly as required.

Requirements

Completion of accredited radiological technology program.
State license in Radiography
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Radiology (ARRT) (R) AND American Registry Radiologic Technologist Mammography (ARRT) (R) (M)

Responsibilities

Performs Mammographic imaging procedures.
Assists Radiologist in performance of Biopsies and other procedures.
Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed.
Positions, moves, and assists patients.
Obtains patient's history.
Performs clerical duties.
Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards.
Responsibility to adhere to the hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.
Routinely examines requisitions, patient reports and previous films.
Demonstrates competency in the selection of proper positioning and technical factors in digital mammography to demonstrate appropriate anatomical structures and possible corresponding pathology.
Uses accepted ACR/MQSA and departmental standards of positioning and image quality of mammograms.
Knows ACR QA/QC manual and demonstrates ability to perform these tests regularly as required.