Job Description - Mammography Technologist Outpatient Imaging (24016053)
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Commitment to whole-person care, giving you the opportunity to help heal people in mind body and spirit.
- Excellent benefits, market-driven wages and career development opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement as we expand our network across the nation.
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s 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:
Under supervision, the Mammography Technologist performs those duties directly involved with mammography and a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology. Operates equipment safely while performing mammography and any other types of radiological procedures. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Produces quality radiographs per the procedure manual. Documents history utilizes appropriate exposure, positioning, patient ID and markers.
- Repeats any view that fails to include all required anatomical structures or lacks proper contrast and spatial resolution. Adheres to all criteria on the Image Quality Action Plan.
- Operates and maintains Imaging equipment in a safe manner. Adheres to all infection control standards. Is knowledgeable of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazard. Properly wears Dosimeter badge and seeks to minimize radiation exposure.
- Performs a full range of imaging procedures and operates all imaging equipment in assigned department. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures on patients of adult and geriatric ages. The knowledge and skills are acquired through formal training in an approved school, in-service, continuing education and/or experience. Demonstrates a willingness to learn/adapt to new technologies and protocols and help develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Knowledge of Mammography and Diagnostic Radiological Procedures/Positions
- Ability to determine appropriate technical factors
- Knowledge of Mammography equipment and MQSA and ACR regulations
- Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
- Ability to complete Mammography exams in a timely manner even under stressful conditions
- ARRT (R)
- ARRT (M)
- CPR
- Preferred qualifications:
- 1-3 years in Mammography
- Qualified in Digital Mammography
- 1yr experience performing Stereotactic Core Biopsies
- 1yr experience performing Breast Needle Localizations
Job:
Radiology/Imaging
Organization:
AdventHealth Ambulatory Services
Primary Location:
Work Locations:
FR AH IMAGING APOPKA 1480 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL Apopka 32712
Operating Unit: AdventHealth Ctrl Fl Imaging
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