Mammography Technologist, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Georgetown, KY

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint Health—Georgetown, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Mammography Technician to join their team. This role is vital in performing mammography procedures, educating patients, and ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging. The position is full-time, with a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is a 75-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care to the Georgetown community and is recognized for its affiliations with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network and the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, as well as its Joint Commission Accreditation.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required
• KY State Radiation Operator License
• ARRT Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• 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 accreditations.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Free Parking on site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree