Mammography Technologist

Emory•Decatur, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more All levels of experience and education will be considered for this role. Description Shift: 8:30a-5p Location: Emory Decatur Hospital Under general supervision, evaluates and implements the care of adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and breast related invasive procedures. Assesses assigned patients’ needs by reviewing the radiology request, the patient's medical history, admitting diagnosis, and physician's orders. Assesses the patient's physical needs, evaluates diagnostic data, and interviews the patient and family. Prioritizes imaging needs for an assigned group of patients. Collaborates with other members of the health team to determine patient care priorities. Assists in identifying complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, and abnormal diagnostic data. Evaluates patient's response of procedural care delivery. Practices radiation protection techniques. Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation. Notifies supervisor of safety issues as they occur. Assures continuity and quality of care through effective decision-making and continuous patient assessment.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with the ARRT.
They must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience with one (1) year in Mammography.
Advanced certification in Mammography is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and implements the care of adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and breast related invasive procedures.
Assesses assigned patients’ needs by reviewing the radiology request, the patient's medical history, admitting diagnosis, and physician's orders.
Assesses the patient's physical needs, evaluates diagnostic data, and interviews the patient and family.
Prioritizes imaging needs for an assigned group of patients.
Collaborates with other members of the health team to determine patient care priorities.
Assists in identifying complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, and abnormal diagnostic data.
Evaluates patient's response of procedural care delivery.
Practices radiation protection techniques.
Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
Notifies supervisor of safety issues as they occur.
Assures continuity and quality of care through effective decision-making and continuous patient assessment.