Mammography Technologist - Cobb Hospital

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we ser ...

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb Breast and X‑Ray Center are seeking a PT Day Outpatient Registered Mammographer Technologist.
• The days and hours for the position are Friday 6:30am – 7:00pm and Saturday 7:30am – 4:00pm.
• This position will receive a competitive Sign‑On Bonus.
• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all exams according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for procedures.
• Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the best study possible while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment under infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Safely and competently operates all radiographic equipment; ensures equipment is not abused and remains in good working condition.

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Ensures all studies have correct patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to procedure.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort.
• Demonstrates competence in applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre‑Procedure Verification and Time‑Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care when applicable.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames.
• Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.

Education and Communication

• Patiently and clearly explains exam purpose and nature using AIDET to minimize anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed before the procedure; notifies physician when unresolved.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
• Reads email daily and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Produces acceptable images with a first‑time acceptance rate of 95%.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are oriented, marked, labeled and notated correctly before sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed.
• Digitizes comparative studies when necessary and completes preliminary sheets when applicable.
• Maintains documentation required to meet ACR Accreditation standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge in completing and documenting ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
• Applies shielding.
• Prepares and maintains patient follow‑up data.
• Willingly provides knowledge and assistance to others as needed and as time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports problems or potential concerns.
• Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers.
• Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.
• Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology — Required
• Currently ARRT registered — Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Mammography
• ARRT Radiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech — Required
• Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating as a team member.
• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail‑oriented with the capacity to multitask effectively throughout the shift.
• Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies, protocols and professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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