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Mammography Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Downtown Nashville

Job Details

222 22ND AVE NORTH - NASHVILLE, TN
Full Time
2 Year Degree
Day
Health Care

Description

SCHEDULE: 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday - Friday with no call and no weekends!

 

SUMMARY: This position provides professional mammography care in accordance with all ACR and MQSA standards.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Adheres to MQSA quality control standards.
  • Management of mammo records.
  • Record health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician; prepare patients for exams and procedures; make previous imaging reports available.
  • Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines
  • Adhere to Service Standards.
  • Perform other tasks as needed.
  • Must have great patient care.
  • Must have predictable and consistent attendance
  • Other duties may be assigned
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • At least 2 years Mammography experience
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for mammography to provide excellent patient care and treatment. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in using various types if equipment for examination and treatment procedures. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Computer knowledge required.
  • CERTIFICATES, LICESNES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Valid state Radiologic Technologist registration.
  • Mammography registry with American College of Radiology
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Must be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
  • Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
  • Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs
  • Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair
  • Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table
  • Must be able to push patient in wheelchair
  • Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
  • Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action
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