Mammography Technologist (PRN)

Wellstar Health System•Griffin, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology, currently ARRT registered.
Graduate of AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology, currently ARRT registered.
ARRT‑M Mammography
ARRT‑R Radiography
Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS‑Instructor
Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech
Excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information related to job responsibilities.
Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
Must function independently and under pressure while still actively participating as part of a team.
Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful, fast‑paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented with strong multitasking ability.
Must interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
Must comply with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year experience in Mammography

Responsibilities

Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.
Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Responds to emergency situations.
Uses critical thinking skills.
Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention to prevent deterioration.
Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and confirms proper clinician order prior to performing procedure.
Ensures patient privacy and comfort.
Demonstrates competence in selecting procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre‑Procedure Verification and Time‑Out when appropriate.
Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care when applicable.
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated timeframes.
Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.
Demonstrates ability to adjust technique so the patient receives the best possible study while maintaining image quality.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently; ensures equipment is not abused and is in good working order.
Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed before starting the procedure; notifies physician when necessary.
Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
Provides patients with preparatory instructions and detailed explanations of procedures.
Required documentation is concise, legible and precise.
Reads email daily and follows through on assignments.
Completes all departmental and hospital‑wide mandatory education without prompting.
Produces acceptable images with a first‑time acceptance rate of 95%.
Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are properly oriented, marked, labeled and noted before sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed.
Digitizes comparative studies when necessary; completes preliminary sheet in full when applicable.
Maintains all required documentation to meet ACR Accreditation standards.
Demonstrates knowledge in performing and documenting ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test.
Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition.
Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the exam table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
Applies shielding as appropriate.
Prepares and maintains patient follow‑up data.
Willingly shares knowledge and assistance upon request and as time is available.
Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems.
Maintains productivity equal to other coworkers.
Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.
Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory agency standards.
Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.