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Lifepoint Health® · 3 months ago

Mammography Technician

Sylva, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier. As a Mammography Technician, you will play a crucial role in patient care by performing imaging procedures, educating patients, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Health CareHospitalMedicalRehabilitation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Reviews patient history and physician's orders

Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice

Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate

May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization

Prepares equipment and supplies

Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters

Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment

Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary

Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accrediations

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures

Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results

Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure

Enters, transmits, and reports scan results

Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients

Perform breast ultrasound scans

Perform breast ultrasound biopsies

Qualification

Mammography RegistryRadiologic TechnologyBasic Life SupportACLS certificationPALS certificationPatient educationEquipment troubleshootingQuality control proceduresPatient monitoringInterventional procedures

Required

Graduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology

ARRT certified

Mammography Registry eligible

Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire

ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire

Preferred

One year of experience preferred

ASLS certification preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Company

Lifepoint Health®

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Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum.

Founded in 1999

Brentwood, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lifepointhealth.net

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