Mammography Technologist
Orlando Health · Orlando
Position Summary
Position: Mammography Technologist
Department: Orlando Health Imaging Center Oviedo Imaging Ctr
Location: 1675 W Broadway St. Oviedo, FL 32765
Shift: Full-time | Day shift Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm
A Brief Overview
Provides quality patient care when performing mammography imaging services and related procedures by applying x-ray energy to demonstrate breast anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
- Complies with FDA and MQSA regulatory requirements.
- Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
- Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
- Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
- Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors, to achieve desired high-quality images for interpretation.
- Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and ensures that all breast anatomy is demonstrated according to MQSA/ACR guidelines.
- Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
- Requires utilization of Radiology Information System to accurately show arrival and completion of exams, correct coding of procedures done, and retrieval of reports.
- Utilizes sterile technique for sterile procedures in accordance with OH policy and training. Administers medical aid as required for any emergency.
- Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
- Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
- Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Ensures safety of all customers.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines and education requirements.
- Follows established imaging processing procedures and techniques.
- Maintains a clean organized work area.
- Maintains well stocked rooms.
- Assures customer satisfaction.
- Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- Must have and maintain CME points as mandated by MQSA.
- None.
- Valid Florida state license.
- Valid Radiology registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
What you will do
- Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
- Complies with FDA and MQSA regulatory requirements.
- Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
- Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
- Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
- Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors, to achieve desired high-quality images for interpretation.
- Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and ensures that all breast anatomy is demonstrated according to MQSA/ACR guidelines.
- Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
- Requires utilization of Radiology Information System to accurately show arrival and completion of exams, correct coding of procedures done, and retrieval of reports.
- Utilizes sterile technique for sterile procedures in accordance with OH policy and training. Administers medical aid as required for any emergency.
- Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
- Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
- Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Ensures safety of all customers.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines and education requirements.
- Follows established imaging processing procedures and techniques.
- Maintains a clean organized work area.
- Maintains well stocked rooms.
- Assures customer satisfaction.
- Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- Must have and maintain CME points as mandated by MQSA.
- None.
- Valid Florida state license.
- Valid Radiology registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
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