Mammography Technologist, Downtown Nashville

Heritage Medical Associates • Nashville, TN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: This position provides professional mammography care in accordance with all ACR and MQSA standards.

Requirements

• Must have Mammography registry with American College of Radiology (ARRT)
• Must have no less than (3) years’ experience as a Mammography Technologist
• Bone Density experience also required
• Graduation from an accredited Radiology Technical Program.
• Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for mammography to provide excellent patient care and treatment. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in using various types if equipment for examination and treatment procedures. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Computer knowledge required.
• Valid state Radiologic Technologist registration.
• Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
• Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
• Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs
• Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair
• Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table
• Must be able to push patient in wheelchair
• Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
• Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action

Responsibilities

• Performs all mammogram procedures.
• Adheres to MQSA quality control standards.
• Coordinate all Radiologist Call-Back Imaging
• Management of mammo records, to include filing and obtaining outside films.
• Performs daily processor quality control and weekly equipment quality control.
• Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
• Record the health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for the physician; prepare patients for exams and procedures; make previous imaging reports available.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of supplies.
• Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures.
• Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
• Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines
• Adhere to Service Standards.
• Perform other tasks as needed.
• Must have predictable and consistent attendance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees