Mammography Technologist, Full Time, Winston Salem

JOB SUMMARY: Performs diagnostic radiology and mammography procedures by utilizing equipment and employing techniques and procedures that are appropriate to the entire span of ages served in accordance with accepted standards of practice, and demonstrating expertise in limiting radiation exposure to patients and other members of the health care team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography and Mammography or registry eligible. Current BCLS certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs or assists in performing diagnostic and mammography procedures in accordance with the North Carolina Regulation for Protection Against Radiation. Maintains appropriate education and credentials.

2. Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.

3. Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergency situations.

4. Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems used to perform job functions. Ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.

5. Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.

6. Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.

7. Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.

8. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.

9. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to maintain daily schedules
• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures and patient's care
• Clinical skills to enable recognition and function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, and housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases, and injury from moving parts of equipment
• Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
• Regular exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards
• Frequent exposure to radiation hazards and a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Potential exposure to infections and contagious diseases
• Subject to long, irregular hours Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Clean, well-lit, comfortable work area