Job Description

Job Description

Description
Mammography Technologist Full Time

AdventHealth Waterman

Location: 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Waterman:

* Join an organization whose mission is To Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ
* Opportunities for career growth within an organization recognized locally and nationally as a healthcare leader
* State of the art comprehensive Cancer Center located on a beautiful lakeside campus only 45 minutes from Orlando
* No state income tax
* Onsite Child Care Center

Schedule/Shift

M-F 8a-4:30p

You will be responsible for:

* Routinely examines requisitions, patient reports and previous films. If available, prior to mammographic examinations, for awareness of information such as: procedure requested, patients condition, patient history, and any other special notes or comments
* Demonstrates competency in the selection of proper positioning and technical factors in digital mammography to demonstrate appropriate anatomical structures and possible corresponding pathology
* Uses accepted ACR/MQSA and departmental standards of positioning and image quality of mammograms
* Knows ACR QA/QC manual and demonstrates ability to perform these tests regularly as required
* Knows MQSA Quality Standards for Mammographers and maintains education units as required. By MQSA. State License, And ARRT
* Accurately documents all procedures and patients clinical history that is pertinent to the mammographic examination
* Regularly practices aseptic techniques as necessary; after each patient, always keeps equipment clean and disinfected according to manufacturers standards; maintains orderliness in area of responsibility
* Practices sterile technique as necessary, when assisting Radiologist during stereotactic biopsies
* Always demonstrates an awareness of radiation safety procedures for self and others by using radiation safety devices according to government and departmental policy
* Regularly checks equipment, accessories, and supplies; keep area stocked at all times.
* Maintains patients confidentiality and demonstrates respect for patients modesty at all times

Qualifications
What you will need:

* Associate degree in a related field
* FL CRT License
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* American Registry Radiologic Technologist Mammography (ARRT) (R) (M)
* Prefer at least 5 years' experience with experience in breast biopsies and breast localizations.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs Mammographic imaging procedures. Assists Radiologist in performance of Biopsies and other procedures. Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed. Positions, moves, and assists patients. Obtains patients history. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.