Mammography Technologist - Albany, GA, United States - Phoebe Putney Health System

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    Full time
    Description

    Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a job in Albany, Georgia.

    Job Description & Requirements

    • Specialty: Mammography Technologist
    • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
    • Duration: Ongoing
    • 40 hours per week
    • Shift: 8 hours, days
    • Employment Type: Staff

    Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    • Performs high quality mammograms. Provides direct patient care to all ages of patients, particularly focusing on female patients over the age of 13.
    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
    • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
    • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
    • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
    • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
    • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
    • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
    • Maintain 200 patients exams per every 2 years, 15 hrs of continuing education every 3 years.
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    • General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
    • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
    • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
    • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
    • May be scheduled as needed including overtime


    Qualifications

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
    • Vocational / Technical Degree in in relevant field (Required)
    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
    • 0 - 1 year Mammography (Required)
    CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
    • Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Mammography (M)(ARRT)
    GENERAL SKILLS
    • Organizational Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Customer Relations
    • Analytical
    • Grammar / Spelling
    • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
    • Follow Verbal Instructions
    • Mechanical
    • Basic Computer Skills
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
    • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
    • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Standing - Continuously within shift %)
    • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
    • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Bending/Stooping - Continuously within shift %)
    • Twist at waist - Continuously within shift %)
    • Pushing/Pulling - Continuously within shift %)
    • Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
    • Reaching above shoulder - Continuously within shift %)
    Apply

    Phoebe Health Job ID #29320. Posted job title: mammographer - carlton breast

    About Phoebe Putney Health System

    Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities.

    Benefits

    • Life insurance
    • 403b retirement plan
    • Medical benefits
    • Health savings account
    • Employee assistance programs
    • Health Care FSA
    • Dental benefits