Mammographer Out-Patient Imaging - PRN

Job Description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at

WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do : respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

o Medical, Dental, Vision

o PTO

o Retirement Matching

o Tuition reimbursement

o Discount programs

o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

o Identity Theft Protection

o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide high quality mammography procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providing those services in a safe and clean environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training :

Earned a Radiologic Technology diploma or degree from a college or university. Must be in compliance with CE Requirements. Must be registry eligible or Registered in Mammography to perform studies independently. Must be willing to cross train in diagnostic radiology and bone density.

BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience :

Preference of at least one year work experience after graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train.

Equipment and Skills Training :

Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Medical Center.

Physical Environment :

Radiation safety and universal precautions practiced in a multi modality imaging department.

Physical Effort :

Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include : physically manipulate and operate

equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs to biopsy chair; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Checks patient identification before proceeding with diagnostic study.
• Questions female patients (ages 12-50) years regarding the possibility of pregnancy and properly documents information in record.
• Possesses the ability to communicate with mammography patients in a positive manner to make them as comfortable as possible with the exam.
• Checks physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with any diagnostic procedure.
• Understands FDA regulations regarding mammography and abides by those regulations.
• Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring the patient is properly covered when appropriate.
• Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime periods and always makes good use of time.
• Working environment is clean, organized, well stocked, and free of clutter.
• Performs high quality studies consistently and accepts constructive criticism for image quality issues if indicated.
• Attendance : Maintains minimal unscheduled absences / within Williamson Health attendance policy. Arrives to work promptly ready to begin work assignment.
• Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed.
• Implements new departmental procedures readily and without delay.