Whittier, California
Posted: 31-Dec-24
Location: Winter Garden, Florida
Categories:
Internal Number: 24045581
Mammography Technologist PRN Outpatient Imaging - AdventHealth Ambulatory Services
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Per Diem
Location: 2200 FOWLER GROVE BOULEVARD, Winter Garden, 34787
The role you’ll contribute:
Under Supervision performs those duties directly involved with mammography and a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology. Operates equipment safely and maintains ALARA standards while performing mammography and any other types of radiological procedures. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Produces quality radiographs per the procedure manual. Documents history utilizes appropriate exposure, positioning, patient ID and markers.
- Repeats any view that fails to include all required anatomical structures or lacks proper contrast and spatial resolution. Adheres to all criteria on the Image Quality Action Plan. [Exam Supervision and Administration]
- Completes work in appropriate time frame and ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed. Demonstrates ability to set priorities and performs well in stress and emergency situations. [Personal Productivity and Accountability]
- Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed. Ensures charges match procedure completed. Confirms proper exam/patient assignment at QS before releasing images to PACS for interpretation. Corrects erroneous accession numbers in PACS. [Data Processing]
- Demonstrates the ability to perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual Quality Assurance on all Mammography units and printers. [Quality Control]
- Operates and maintains Imaging equipment in a safe manner. Adheres to all infection control standards. Is knowledgeable of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazard. Properly wears Dosimeter badge and seeks to minimize radiation exposure. [Safety and the Environment of Care]
- Performs a full range of imaging procedures and operates all imaging equipment in assigned department. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures on patients of adult and geriatric ages. The knowledge and skills are acquired through formal training in an approved school, in-service, continuing education and/or experience. Demonstrates a willingness to learn/adapt to new technologies and protocols and help develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students. [Clinical Competence]
- Assists with data collection for KPIs while understanding the department performance trends and established standards. Participates in department Gallup and patient satisfaction initiatives. Utilizes patient service recovery resources when appropriate. [Performance Improvement]
- Attends department meetings consistently and promotes positive dialogue with respect to department objectives. Listens and is responsible to understand all agenda items. [Department Meeting Attendance]
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
- Florida State License – General Radiographer
- ARRT ( R )
- ARRT ( M )
- CPR
Preferred qualifications:
- 1-3 years in Mammography
- Qualified in Digital Mammography
- 1yr experience performing Stereotactic Core Biopsies
- 1yr experience performing Breast Needle Localizations
- Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
