Mammography Tech – PRN

Description Mammography Techno I PRN AdventHealth Heart of Florida Location Address: 40100 US Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33837 Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Close proximity to Walt Disney World Various outdoor activities for families and children to enjoy Beautiful local golf courses available year round Faith-based work environment Great benefits Work Hours/Shift: PRN You Will Be Responsible For: Produces quality radiographs per the procedure manual.

Documents history, utilizes appropriate exposure, positioning, patient ID and markers.

Reviews all images for evidence and accuracy of RT/LT marker placement and proper orientation.

Repeats any view that fails to include all required anatomical structures or lacks proper contrast and spatial resolution.

Adheres to the Image Quality Goals & Criteria.

[Exam Supervision and Administration] Completes work in appropriate timeframe and ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed.

Sets priorities and performs well in stressful and emergency situations.

[Personal Productivity and Accountability] Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed.

Ensures charges match procedure completed.

Confirms proper exam/patient assignment before releasing images to PACS for interpretation.

Corrects erroneous accession numbers in PACS.

[Data Processing] Performs daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual Quality Assurance on all Mammography units and processors.

[Quality Control] Operates and maintains Imaging equipment in a safe manner.

Adheres to all infection control standards.

Utilizes knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazard.

Properly wears Dosimeter badge and seeks to minimize radiation exposure.

[Safety and Environment of Care] Qualifications What Will You Need: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: N/A EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Minimum of one year in Mammography Minimum of one year of experience performing stereotactic core biopsies Minimum of one year of experience performing breast needle localizations LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Current valid State of Florida license as a General Radiographer ARRT ( R ) ARRT ( M ) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Florida driver’s license, class E and driving record in accordance with AdventHealth policy (cc 3100 only) LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED: N/A Job Summary: Under Supervision performs the duties directly involved with mammography applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.

In addition to mammography, may also perform DXA scans at locations where the service is offered.

For cost center 4337 the technologist may also perform Diagnostic Radiological exams (fluoroscopy excluded).

Regulates the equipment used to expose the imaging receptor; processes and organizes images.

Operates equipment safely and maintains ALARA standards when using ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

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