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

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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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
  

• Vocational / Technical Degree in in relevant field (Required)
  

• 0 - 1 year Mammography (Required)
  

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Mammography (M)(ARRT)
  

• Organizational Skills
  
• Communication Skills
  
• Interpersonal Skills
  
• Customer Relations
  
• Analytical
  
• Grammar / Spelling
  
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
  
• Follow Verbal Instructions
  
• Mechanical
  
• Basic Computer Skills
  

• 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
  

• 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 %)
  

Phoebe Health Job ID #28941. Posted job title: mammographer - carlton breast sign on bonus

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