What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist II - FT, Days position at Prisma Health?
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Imaging Manager, site-specfic Lead Tech or Radiologist, the Mammography Technologist performs a variety of breast imaging procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and competency. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Obtains optimum quality breast images for radiologist interpretation while performing screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies.
Assists radiologist during stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsies.
Assess patients through review of previous studies and history to determine screening versus diagnostic patients.
Covers other functions in the department, as necessary.
Provides radiation protection in accordance with proper standards as set by State and Federal boards, uses proper shielding, collimation and technical factors that minimize radiation exposure without affecting quality of images.
Provides clinical instruction to student and staff technologists.
Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Associate degreein Radiologic Technology
Experience - Two (2) mammography experience
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
ARRT-Radiology and ARRT-Mammo Registered
Registered in Mammography, Ultrasound and/or Bone Density.
SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
BLS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Competent in all breast imaging modalities to include screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound, stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsies.
Able to stay abreast of changes and new procedures by attending educational seminars or classes and reading job related material.
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
TuomeyFacility
1570 Tuomey HospitalDepartment
15707117 MammographyShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.