PT Weekend Outpatient Mammo Tech

locationsVinings Health Park

time typePart time

posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition idJR-13467

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Wellstar Vining Health Park in Smyrna, Georgia is seeking PT Outpatient Registered Mammo Tech. This position will work Saturday and Sunday - this position will receive weekend shift differentials. The Registered Mammo Tech must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. 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. Able to independently perform job functions. 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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

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.

Patient care

Education and communication

Quality control

Operations

Required Minimum Education :

Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology Required andcurrently ARRT registered. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

ARRT Mammography

ARRT Radiography

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Required

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) : n / a

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech Required and

Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills :

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with : physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.

Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.

Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

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 possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.

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.

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