Mammography Technologist

Baptist Health

ALABASTER, Alabama

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Computer Systems, Customer Satisfaction, Establish Priorities, FDA Requirements, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Healthcare Providers, Infectious Diseases, Mammography, Medical Treatment, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Procedure Development, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology
LOCATION
ALABASTER, Alabama
POSTED
7 days ago
Position Summary:

Position Summary

Provides quality patient care when performing mammography imaging services and related procedures by applying x-ray energy to
demonstrate breast anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities:

 

Essential Functions
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Complies with FDA and MQSA regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors, to achieve desired high-quality images for
interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and ensures that all breast anatomy is
demonstrated according to MQSA/ACR guidelines.
• Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Requires utilization of Radiology Information System to accurately show arrival and completion of exams, correct coding of
procedures done, and retrieval of reports.
• Utilizes sterile technique for sterile procedures in accordance with OH policy and training. Administers medical aid as required for
any emergency.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state,
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines and education requirements.

 

Other Related Functions
• Follows established imaging processing procedures and techniques.
• Maintains a clean organized work area.
• Maintains well stocked rooms.
• Assures customer satisfaction.
• Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications:

Education/Training
• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must have and maintain CME points as mandated by MQSA.


Licensure/Certification
• Valid Radiology registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.


Experience
None.

About the Company

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Baptist Health