Mammo Tech - PRN
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Posted:
March 25, 2021
Location:
Apopka, Florida
Salary:
Open
Discipline:
Allied Health

Description

Mammography Technologist - PRN - AdventHealth Apopka

 

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Apopka

  • 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

 

 
Work Hours/Shift:
  • PRN
You Will Be Responsible For:    
  • 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. 
  • Completes work in appropriate timeframe and ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed. 
  • 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. 
  • Performs daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual Quality Assurance on all Mammography units and processors. 
  • 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. 
  • 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
What You Will Need:
  • Current valid State of Florida license as a General Radiographer
  • ARRT ( R )
  • ARRT ( M )
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Florida driverâ™s license, class E and driving record in accordance with AdventHealth policy (cc 3100 only)
  • Minimum of one year in Mammography (Preferred)  
  • Minimum of one year of experience performing stereotactic core biopsies (Preferred)  
  • Minimum of one year of experience performing breast needle localizations (Preferred)   
Job Summary:
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.  

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Internal Number: 21008660
About AdventHealth
AdventHealth Greater Orlando (formerly Florida Hospital) is one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential – both personally and professionally.
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