Job Description

Description

Mammography Technologist - PRN - East Orlando

Location Address: 7727 LAKE UNDERHILL ROAD

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth East Orlando

•           AdventHealth East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area

•           A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience

•           Annual number of emergency cases: 89,018

 

Work Hours/Shift: PRN

You Will Be Responsible For: 

• Routinely examines requisitions, patient reports and previous films. If available, prior to mammographic examinations, for awareness of information such as: procedure requested, patient’s condition, patient history, and any other special notes or comments

• Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed

• Demonstrates competency in the selection of proper positioning and technical factors in digital mammography to demonstrate appropriate anatomical structures and possible corresponding pathology

• Uses accepted ACR/MQSA and departmental standards of positioning and image quality of mammograms

• Knows ACR QA/QC manual and demonstrates ability to perform these tests regularly as required

• Knows MQSA Quality Standards for Mammographers and maintains education units as required. By MQSA. State License, And ARRT

• Accurately documents all procedures and patient’s clinical history that is pertinent to the mammographic examination

• Regularly practices aseptic techniques as necessary; after each patient, always keeps equipment clean and disinfected according to manufacturer’s standards; maintains orderliness in area of responsibility

• Practices sterile technique as necessary, when assisting Radiologist during stereotactic biopsies

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Judgments must be made on a regular basis regarding exam protocols and imaging techniques, based upon patient condition and provisional diagnosis

• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One-year of Radiology experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Associate degree in a related field

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• State license in Radiography 

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Radiology (ARRT) (R) OR American Registry Radiologic Technologist Mammography (ARRT) (R) (M)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.