AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Mammography Tech in Austell, Georgia, 30106!
About The Position
Job Title : Mammography Technologist Job Specialty : Imaging Job Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Day, Monday-Friday, 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM Guaranteed Hours : Not specified Experience : Minimum 1 year experience as a Radiology Technologist;
minimum 1 year experience in Mammography preferred License : ARRT Radiography Certifications : ARRT Mammography, Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association Must-Have : - Excellent communication skills - Ability to function independently and under pressure - Strong customer service skills - Ability to prioritize and multitask - Detail-oriented Job Description : - Demonstrate the ability to adjust techniques to ensure patients receive the best study possible while maintaining image quality.
- Report malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor or service provider for timely correction. - Clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment according to infection control policies and department cleaning schedules.
- Properly operate all radiographic equipment safely and competently. - Obtain complete clinical histories and assess for contraindications.
- Ensure all studies have proper patient identification and markers. - Review radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and release patients.
- Respond to emergency situations using critical thinking skills. - Seek clarification on ambiguous orders. - Assist other technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observe patient conditions and properly evaluate situations requiring physician intervention. - Verify patient identifiers per policy and clinician orders prior to procedures.
- Ensure patient privacy and comfort. - Demonstrate competence in procedure determination and application based on patient age.
- Understand and document pre-procedure verification and time-out processes when applicable. - Follow physician instructions for procedures and exams.
- Apply Read Back and Confirm when taking verbal orders. - Clearly explain the purpose and nature of exams to patients using the AIDET framework.
- Participate in orientation and training of departmental employees. - Produce acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent.
- Ensure equipment is operational prior to each use by checking calibrations and operating deficiencies. - Complete all studies in the RIS, ensuring correct image orientation, marking, and labeling.
- Maintain all documentation to meet accreditation standards. - Perform QC tests for ACR / MQSA standards, including phantom and visual checks.
- Restock linens and supplies, and maintain department cleanliness. - Assist patients on and off procedure tables. - Document patient follow-up data.
- Perform routine clerical duties as needed to ensure service continuity. - Maintain productivity rates equal to co-workers.
- Comply with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards. - Familiarity with the Mammography Tracking System and EQUIP program.
Scrubs : Caribbean blue or hot pink
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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
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