Mammography Technologist
Wellstar Health System
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
About
* Camp Creek Imaging Center - South Fulton / East Point
* 3890 Redwine Rd SW, Ste. 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30331
* Work Hours: FT Days, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
* 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 per 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.
* 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. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Equipment * Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to provide the best possible study while maintaining image quality.
* Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
* Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently, ensuring equipment is not abused and remains fully operational. Patient Care * Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left marker use.
* Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Assists technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.
* Verifies two patient identifiers per policy and confirms proper clinician order.
* Ensures privacy and comfort are accommodated.
* Demonstrates competence in appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process 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 meet required timeframes.
* Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders. Education and Communication * Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
* Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
* Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
* Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
* Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
* Reads email daily and follows through with assignments.
* Completes department and hospital-wide mandatory education without prompting. Quality Control * Produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent.
* Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and functionality.
* Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled and noted correctly prior to sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed.
* Digitizes comparative studies and completes preliminary sheets when applicable.
* Maintains required documentation for ACR Accreditation standards.
* Demonstrates knowledge of ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression-pressure, Compression-thickness, Flat field, Calibration, and DICOM printer tests. Operations * Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Mammography Department cleanliness and organization.
* Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
* Applies shielding.
* Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data.
* Willingly assists coworkers and shares knowledge when time allows.
* Performs clerical and support tasks to ensure continuity and quality of services.
* Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems.
* Maintains productivity equal to coworkers.
* Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.
* Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
* Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program.
* Performs any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education * Graduate of AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology - Required
* Currently ARRT registered - Required Required Minimum Experience * Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech - Required
* Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography - Preferred Required Minimum Skills * Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
* Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information.
* Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
* Able to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
* Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
* Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
* Must prioritize appropriately.
* Must be detail oriented with strong multitasking ability.
* Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
* Must function independently yet productively as part of a cooperative team.
* Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards.
* Competent in all aspects of Mammography including patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
* Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect imaging quality. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)* ARRT Mammography - Required
* ARRT Radiography - Required
* Basic Life Support - Required
* BLS Instructor - Required
* BLS Provisional - Required Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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