Mammo Technologist
Company: LifePoint Hospitals
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Martinsville, VA.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose.
Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just
what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health - Martinsville
is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical
specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health &
hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac
rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and
medical & radiation oncology services.Where We Are:In Martinsville,
explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more
in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the
racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and
your family have a fun-filled time!Why Choose Us:* Health (Medical,
Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees*
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees* Employee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistance* Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants* Professional
development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training* And
much morePosition Summary:Sovah Health is seeking a full-time Mammo
Technologist to perform mammography procedures in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice.* Reviews patient
history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding
procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding
and cooperation.* Monitors patient condition continually and
reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. May assist
physician with performing interventional procedures including fine
needle aspiration and needle localization.* Prepares equipment and
supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging
parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate
quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves,
and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.* Participates
in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act
(MQSA) regulations and applicable accrediations.* Positions patient
and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and
special procedures. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the
quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve
image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating
procedure.* Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.* Keeps
current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.Minimum
Education:* Graduate of a two year AMA approved Radiology
Technology School.Required Skills:* Requires critical thinking
skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
supervision.* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and
take appropriate action.* Full range of motion of upper and lower
extremities.* Moving and/or lifting patients and equipment weighing
up to 50 pounds. Pushing equipment > 100 pounds. Dexterity and
eye-hand coordination.* Requires corrected vision and hearing
within normal ranges.* Standing and/or walking for extensive
periods of time.* Working under stressful conditions and irregular
hours.* Potential for exposure to communicable disease and/or body
fluid which require the use of body substance isolation
precautions.Required Certifications/Licenses:* Basic Life Support
(BLS)* Registered by American Registry of Radiology Technologists,
Registered in Mammography by ARRT.Minimum Work Experience:* One
year experience in performing mammography procedures.* 5 CEU in
mammography per year (FDA Requirement). 24 CEU in Radiology per 2
years (ARRT Requirement).EEOC Statement:SOVAH Health - Martinsville
is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
Keywords: LifePoint Hospitals, Danville , Mammo Technologist, Other , Martinsville, Virginia
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