Mammography Technologist

• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Selects appropriate imaging parameters
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s)
• Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate
• Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
• 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

• Accredited Program: Radiology
• ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• One (1) year of technologist experience in a healthcare setting
• Registered as a Technologist (RT) and registered in mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program

$15K Sign on Bonus