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Advocate Aurora Health · 5 months ago

Mammography Tech

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin - 821 N Cobb St, Milledgeville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$32.45/hr - $48.70/hr

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing care under various names across multiple states. They are seeking a Mammography Tech who will perform duties associated with the acquisition and processing of mammographic images while ensuring patient care in the Breast Care Center.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Under indirect supervision, performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of mammographic radiographic images

Responsible for the care of the patient while in the Breast Care Center

Demonstrates competency in positioning of all Breast Imaging procedures as prescribed by departmental policy

Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients ' understanding and address any questions or concerns

Positions patient and formulates appropriate techniques to demonstrate breast anatomy based on accepted radiographic principles

Judges' diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation

Provides radiologist with patient history using appropriate forms

Reviews all mammogram requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the radiologists for final approval

Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system

Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various 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

Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists. Works independently outside the department with providers. Assist radiologist with biopsy and/or marking procedures performed at Breast Center

Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction

Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel that maybe assigned to the area in which they are working including student radiographers

Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority

Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-efficient manner

Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality