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Covenant Health · 5 months ago

MAMMOGRAPHY TECH-CERT

Morristown, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Covenant Health is a healthcare provider with a focus on providing quality patient care. They are seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform complex tasks associated with mammography and breast imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and maintaining a safe environment at the Breast Center.

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Responsibilities

Performs all duties of Mammography Radiology Technologist

Performs routine screening/diagnostic/ minimally invasive breast imaging procedures through technical expertise in equipment use, positioning and procedure protocols

Follows the Joint Commission procedures regarding medication preparation/usage on patient for minimally invasive breast procedures

Follow policy regarding time out prior to minimally invasive procedures being performed

Obtains and documents pertinent clinical information and technical findings for review by physician for order clarification and follow-through

Follows established processes for supply charging, stock maintenance and vendor ordering

Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of an Accredited Breast Center and related equipment to produce high quality Breast Imaging

Selects appropriate associated equipment/data manipulation to achieve desired results with factors influencing data acquisition

Technically proficient in the operation and quality control aspects of scanning and image recording equipment specific to the assigned work area

Displays independent work skills by capably taking physician orders to completion to include correct patient transport, required clerical skills, physician defined scanning parameters, acquisition, filming and physician interpretation

Practices aseptic/sterile technique and applies universal precautions as appropriate

Applies appropriate infection prevention techniques and processes

Identifies and screens patient

Obtains patient history, completes and verifies accurate consents, informed consent and/or permits as needed

Provide patient instructions/education to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety during exams

Position patients for mammography/breast biopsies/other breast imaging using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with regulations while applying principles of ALARA to minimize risk to patient, self and others

Position patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting the patient’s ability, safety and comfort

Provide for psychological and physical needs of patients for Breast procedures

Proficient in patient assessment and monitoring

Proficient in required data entry, record maintenance and statistical data

Technically proficient in the operation and quality control aspects of scanning and image recording equipment specific to the assigned work area

Maintains patient’s confidential records, reports and files, following established HIPAA guidelines

Provides patients and families with procedural explanation or written documentation of procedure

Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customer needs

Coordinates the smooth transition of patients throughout the hospital and other campus locations

Completes required education assignments annually

Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested

Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed

Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards

Completes required education assignments annually

Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

MammographyARRT (R) certificationARRT (M) certificationPatient assessmentInfection preventionBasic Life Support (BLS)Data entryQuality controlPatient education