Mammography Technologist, Acute

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30a-5p |

A Mammography Technician who excels in this role:

• Performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.

• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

• May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.

• Prepares equipment and supplies.

• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.

• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.

• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

• Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditations.

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.

• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.

• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results. Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Free Parking on site

What we’re looking for
Applicants should have an associate’s degree and graduate of program in discipline. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Associate’s degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required

• License: KY State Radiation Operator; ARRT Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.