Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a job in Milledgeville, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mammography Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Department:

36324 Navicent Health Medical Center: Baldwin - Mammography

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

16

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision, performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of mammographic radiographic images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the Breast Care Center.

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all Breast Imaging procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.

• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients ' understanding and address any questions or concerns.

• Positions patient and formulates appropriate techniques to demonstrate breast anatomy based on accepted radiographic principles. Judges' diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.

• Provides radiologist with patient history using appropriate forms

• Reviews all mammogram requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the radiologists for final approval.

• Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system.

• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.

• Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists. Works independently outside the department with providers. Assist radiologist with biopsy and/or marking procedures performed at Breast Center.

• Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.

• Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel that maybe assigned to the area in which they are working including student radiographers.

• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.

• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-efficient manner.

• Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality

Education, Training, and Experience

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Graduate of AMA, JRC or Regionally Accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology

• Experience: No post-graduate experience required.

Other Job Requirements, Licenses, Certifications

• Certification/License/Registration: ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT.

  • ARRT Mammography registry required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8

Pay Range

$32.45 - $48.70

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Mammography Tech

Atrium Health Navicent Job ID #R168669. Posted job title: Mammography Tech

About Atrium Health NavicentBenefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account