Atrium Health
Mammography Technologist opportunity with Atrium Health
Base pay range: $32.45/hr - $48.70/hr
Major Responsibilities
Competently performs basic and intermediate screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. Reviews patient’s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, physician orders, and breast health history on each patient. Performs scans and identifies breast anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of images. Adapts imaging techniques to improve diagnostic quality. Evaluates the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts and compression, and repeats images as necessary. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy. Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images with patient name, MRU number, and location or position on all images. Provides Radiologists with pertinent patient history when reviewing films. Maintains records in accordance with regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with age-specific assessment and care as described in department policies and procedures. Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months Education Required
Advanced training beyond high school that includes completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology Experience Required
No experience required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and basic radiation safety Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members Ability to work independently Intermediate computer skills Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary Must have clear speech, vision and hearing Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Competently performs basic and intermediate screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. Reviews patient’s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, physician orders, and breast health history on each patient. Performs scans and identifies breast anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of images. Adapts imaging techniques to improve diagnostic quality. Evaluates the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts and compression, and repeats images as necessary. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy. Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images with patient name, MRU number, and location or position on all images. Provides Radiologists with pertinent patient history when reviewing films. Maintains records in accordance with regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with age-specific assessment and care as described in department policies and procedures. Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months Education Required
Advanced training beyond high school that includes completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology Experience Required
No experience required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and basic radiation safety Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members Ability to work independently Intermediate computer skills Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary Must have clear speech, vision and hearing Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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