CMC - Mammography Technologist
Company: Conway Medical Center
Location: Aynor
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary:The Mammography Technologist (MT) will perform
a variety of technical activities associated with the performance
of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. The MT will
perform tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic
equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate and will
position patients, using immobilization when necessary, calculate
exposure factors, prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic
techniques if appropriate, and explain procedures to patients. The
MT will evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality and match with
the appropriate paperwork for interpretation and in a timely manner
charge mammographic procedures and supplies. The MT will provide
education and training to new mammographers. The MT must be willing
to report back to work during any emergency situation, this
includes if needed during inclement weather, mass casualty,
internal disaster, etc. The MT will complete other duties as
assigned. All organizational staff, including this position are
specifically required as a condition of continued employment to
make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event
of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any
staff member can be determined as essential staff required to
report to the facility during these events. In many cases this
means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and
after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the
staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to
work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff
members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our
communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other
duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job
description which may include "float" coverage at an alternate
facility, department or assignment. QualificationsEducation: High
school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a 24-month AMA
approved and accredited school of Radiologic Technology required.
Experience: Documented mammography-specific training (40 hours)
required. Performed a minimum of 25 mammography exams under direct
supervision of an appropriate MQSA trained individual required.
Previous Mammography experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT-R) required. Registered or
Registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
in Mammography (ARRT-M) required. If Registry eligible, such
registration will be obtained within 1 year of hire. Certification
by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association
required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Special
Skills: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with
registration and scheduling staff, imaging colleagues, physicians,
and department heads required. Knowledge of anatomy and
radiographic exposure required. Proficient in radiation protection
practices required. Exemplary core customer service skills strongly
required. Strong organizational skills required. Strong PC skills
required. Strong verbal communication skills required. Working
Conditions: Occasional exposure to difficult patients. Stress level
high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
Exposure to biohazardous material prevalent. Radiation risk
prevalent. Physical surroundings generally pleasant and
comfortable. Prolonged standing and walking required. Physical
Requirements: Medium - While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to
2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally
(activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands,
fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20
to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force
frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus. Ability to hear to process instructions and safety code and
alarms required. The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job and will
be assessed by post offer Employee Health fit-for-duty review.
Keywords: Conway Medical Center, Wilmington , CMC - Mammography Technologist, Healthcare , Aynor, North Carolina
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