Taylor Health Care Group is Hiring a Radiology MAMMO Tech - TRH Near Hawkinsville, GA
Performs the necessary job duties to provide optimum quality patient radiographs with ALARA radiation exposure. (Allow as reasonably achievable)
Job Duties:
Ensures operation of mammography equipment and completing preventive maintenance requirements and performing QC; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Maintains supplies and inventory by checking stock; anticipating needed supplies
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirement by studying existing and new legislation
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or by completing continuing education course credits
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions
Prepares patients for mammography procedures by positioning patients; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factures
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media
Maintains quality images by following established standards and procedures
Documents patient care services and records
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Education:
Minimum 2 year degree from approved Radiologic Technologist Program or College. ARRT Registered in Radiography and Mammography or Registry eligible.
Training/Experience:
Experience in Mammography preferred with 1 year in a hospital fast paced setting; previous experience in community oriented ambulatory services desired; experience with Inpatient hospital setting preferred; experience coordinating Outpatient radiology procedures needed.