Mammography Technologist (PT)

Wellstar

East Point, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Anatomy, Calibration, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Disease Treatment, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Infection Control, Mammography, Medical Treatment, Multitasking, Nursing, Pathology, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Control, Radiography, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Training, System Integration (SI), Time Management
LOCATION
East Point, GA
POSTED
8 days ago
A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Evening (United States of America) Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to 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 judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. 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. Patient Care Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. Responds to emergency situations. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment. Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to performing a procedure. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate, if applicable. Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care, if applicable. Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. Equipment Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Ability to properly operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order. Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. Maintain all documentation so that the facility meets ACR Accreditation standards. Technologist is knowledgeable in completing and documenting the following ACR/MQSA QC test: Phantom, Visual checklist, Repeat analysis, Compression-pressure, compression thickness, flat filed test, calibration, Dicom printer test. Operations Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition. Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data. Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage. Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services. Familiar with Mammography Tracking System. Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. ARRT-M - ARRT Mammography ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography No content provided) Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography. Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards. Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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