Mammographer Technologist - FT, Days

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Dec 24, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Under the direction of the Imaging Manager, site-specific Lead Tech or Radiologist, the Mammography Technologist performs a variety of breast imaging procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and competency. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Description Accountabilities Obtains optimum quality breast images for radiologist interpretation while performing screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies. Assists radiologist during stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsies. Assess patients through review of previous studies and history to determine screening versus diagnostic patients. Covers other functions in the department as deemed necessary. Provides radiation protection in accordance with proper standards as set by State and Federal boards, uses proper shielding, collimation and technical factors that minimize radiation exposure without affecting quality of images. Remains abreast of changes and new procedures by attending educational seminars or classes and reading job related material. Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Certification program - Radiologic Technology In Lieu Of In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses SCQRSA License BLS ARRT-Radiology and ARRT-Mammo Registered Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Prior Radiology experience preferred Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) Basic computer skills ID TI0012 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Baptist Facility 1520 Baptist Hospital Department 15207117 Mammography Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.