Mammography Tech I PRN

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Apopka
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
- Sign-on Bonus*
- Relocation Bonus*

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• Nursing or BU specific benefits and perks
  
  Our promise to you:
  Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
  Schedule: Part Time
  Shift : PRN
  The community you'll be caring for:
  --- AdventHealth Apopka is a seven-story, 120-bed hospital offering an extensive range of services including expanded surgical services, advanced surgical suites and a catheterization lab
  --- The hospital also features a 30,000-square-foot emergency department with pediatric-friendly beds, imaging services, a full-service cafeteria, chapel, gift shop and on-site fire station
  --- The hospital opened in December 2017, replacing the 50-bed hospital that AdventHealth had operated in downtown Apopka for more than four decades
  The role you'll contribute:
  Under Supervision performs the duties directly involved with mammography applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology. In addition to mammography, may also perform DXA scans at locations where the service is offered. For cost center 4337 the technologist may also perform Diagnostic Radiological exams (fluoroscopy excluded). Regulates the equipment used to expose the imaging receptor; processes and organizes images. Operates equipment safely and maintains ALARA standards when using ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images.
  The value you'll bring to the team:
  
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    Produces quality radiographs per the procedure manual. Documents history utilizes appropriate exposure, positioning, patient ID and markers. Reviews all images for evidence and accuracy of RT/LT marker placement and proper orientation.
    
    
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    Completes work in appropriate timeframe and ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed.
    
    
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    Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed. Ensures charges match procedure completed. Confirms proper exam/patient assignment before releasing images to PACS for interpretation.
    
    
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    Performs daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual Quality Assurance on all Mammography units and processors.
    
    
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    Operates and maintains Imaging equipment in a safe manner. Adheres to all infection control standards. Utilizes knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazard.
    
    
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    Performs mammography and DXA exams and operates all Imaging equipment in assigned area. Utilizes the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures on patients of adult and geriatric ages. The knowledge and skills are acquired through formal training, in-service, continuing education and/or experience.
    
    
    Qualifications
    The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
    REQUIRED:
    
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      Current valid State of Florida license as a General Radiographer
      
      
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      ARRT ( R )
      
      
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      ARRT ( M )
      
      
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      Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
      
      
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      Current Florida driver's license, class E and driving record in accordance with AdventHealth policy (cc 3100 only)
      
      
      PREFERRED:
      
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        Minimum of one year in Mammography (Preferred)
        
        
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        Minimum of one year of experience performing stereotactic core biopsies (Preferred)
        
        
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        Minimum of one year of experience performing breast needle localizations (Preferred)
        
        
        This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
        Category: Radiology/Imaging
        Organization: AdventHealth Apopka
        Schedule: 1 - Day
        Shift: AdventHealth Apopka
        Req ID: 23013307
        We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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