Mammography Technologist PRN Wesley Chapel

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posted on: July 20, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Mammography Technologist AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

Location Address: 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

• From state- of- the- art equipment to the most intricate building details, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel was designed from the ground up to maximize healing, patient care and wellness
• Recognized as leader in patient satisfaction and was named Top 100 Hospital in Modern Healthcare Magazine by IBM Watson Health
• 50,000 sq ft community Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive women’s health center named Inspiration Place that incorporates female physician specialists, women’s imaging, pelvic floor and female physical therapy and a boutique spa.
• Consistently named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times
• Opened an offsite 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room in Central Pasco to better serve the emergency health needs of residents in west and central Pasco

Work Hours/Shift:

PRN (schedule listed below); no call

July-September (M-F 8a-4:30p)

October-future (Thursdays and Fridays mostly needed) plus vacation coverage

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Routinely examines requisitions, patient reports and previous imaging. If available, prior to mammographic examinations, for awareness of information such as: procedure requested, patient’s condition, patient history, and any other special notes or comments
• Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed
• Demonstrates competency in the selection of proper positioning and technical factors in digital mammography to demonstrate appropriate anatomical structures and possible corresponding pathology
• Uses accepted ACR/MQSA and departmental standards of positioning and image quality of mammograms
• Knows ACR QA/QC manual and demonstrates ability to perform these tests regularly as required
• Knows MQSA Quality Standards for Mammographers and maintains education units as required. By MQSA. State License, And ARRT
• Accurately documents all procedures and patient’s clinical history that is pertinent to the mammographic examination
• Regularly practices aseptic techniques as necessary; after each patient, always keeps equipment clean and disinfected according to manufacturer’s standards; maintains orderliness in area of responsibility
• Practices sterile technique as necessary, when assisting Radiologist during biopsy procedures
• Always demonstrates an awareness of radiation safety procedures for self and others by using radiation safety devices according to government and departmental policy
• Regularly checks equipment, accessories, and supplies; keep area stocked at all times.
• Maintains patient’s confidentiality and demonstrates respect for patient’s modesty at all times
• Knows and maintains institutional policies regarding patient care, fire, safety, and infection control
• Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served (adult, geriatric) and maintains knowledge of the development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

• One-year of Radiology experience

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• State license in Radiography 
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Radiology (ARRT) (R) OR American Registry Radiologic Technologist Mammography (ARRT) (R) (M)

Job Summary:

Performs Mammographic imaging procedures. Assists Radiologist in performance of Biopsies and other procedures. Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed. Positions, moves, and assists patients. Obtains patient’s history. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

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