Logo
Wellstar Cobb Hospital

Mammography Tech-Cobb-Breast Center-Days

Wellstar Cobb Hospital, Austell, Georgia, United States, 30106


Details

Client Name Wellstar Cobb Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Radiology Specialty Mammo Tech Job ID 28613043 Job Title Mammography Tech-Cobb-Breast Center-Days Weekly Pay $1962.01

Shift Details

Shift Day - 8x5 - 07AM Scheduled Hours 40

Job Order Details

Start Date 09/24/2024 End Date 12/24/2024 Duration 13 Week(s)

Job Description Job Title: Mammography Technologist

Job Specialty: Imaging

Job Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Guaranteed Hours: Not specified

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience as a Radiology Technologist; minimum 1 year experience in Mammography preferred

License: ARRT Radiography

Certifications: ARRT Mammography, Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Must-Have: - Excellent communication skills - Ability to function independently and under pressure - Strong customer service skills - Ability to prioritize and multitask - Detail-oriented

Job Description:

- Demonstrate the ability to adjust techniques to ensure patients receive the best study possible while maintaining image quality. - Report malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor or service provider for timely correction. - Clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment according to infection control policies and department cleaning schedules. - Properly operate all radiographic equipment safely and competently. - Obtain complete clinical histories and assess for contraindications. - Ensure all studies have proper patient identification and markers. - Review radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and release patients. - Respond to emergency situations using critical thinking skills. - Seek clarification on ambiguous orders. - Assist other technologists in all modalities when needed. - Observe patient conditions and properly evaluate situations requiring physician intervention. - Verify patient identifiers per policy and clinician orders prior to procedures. - Ensure patient privacy and comfort. - Demonstrate competence in procedure determination and application based on patient age. - Understand and document pre-procedure verification and time-out processes when applicable. - Follow physician instructions for procedures and exams. - Apply Read Back and Confirm when taking verbal orders. - Clearly explain the purpose and nature of exams to patients using the AIDET framework. - Participate in orientation and training of departmental employees. - Produce acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent. - Ensure equipment is operational prior to each use by checking calibrations and operating deficiencies. - Complete all studies in the RIS, ensuring correct image orientation, marking, and labeling. - Maintain all documentation to meet accreditation standards. - Perform QC tests for ACR/MQSA standards, including phantom and visual checks. - Restock linens and supplies, and maintain department cleanliness. - Assist patients on and off procedure tables. - Document patient follow-up data. - Perform routine clerical duties as needed to ensure service continuity. - Maintain productivity rates equal to co-workers. - Comply with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards. - Familiarity with the Mammography Tracking System and EQUIP program.

Scrubs: Caribbean blue or hot pink

Client Details

Address 3950 Austell Road City Austell State GA Zip Code 30106

Job Board Disclaimer

By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET HEALTH about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.