Radiology Mammo Tech - Trh Hawkinsville, Ga 31036 9/24/2024

Performs the necessary job duties to provide optimum quality patient radiographs with ALARA radiation exposure (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
Job Duties: Ensures operation of mammography equipment and completing preventive maintenance requirements; performing QC; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.Maintains supplies and inventory by checking stock and anticipating needed supplies.Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or completing continuing education course credits.Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.Prepares patients for mammography procedures by positioning patients; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified positions; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media.Maintains quality images by following established standards and procedures.Documents patient care services and records.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Education: Minimum 2-year degree from an approved Radiologic Technologist Program or College. ARRT Registered in Radiography and Mammography or Registry eligible.
Training/Experience: Experience in Mammography preferred with 1 year in a hospital fast-paced setting; previous experience in community-oriented ambulatory services desired; experience with inpatient hospital setting preferred; experience coordinating outpatient radiology procedures needed.

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