Travel Mammography Technologist
Lenoir, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary:
The Mammography Technologist is responsible for conducting various routine mammography-related diagnostic and screening procedures in the field of radiologic and breast imaging. This role involves preparing and administering contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal guidelines, performing patient assessments, and providing patient education, including instructions on self-breast examination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe and appropriate procedure environment, including equipment room checks, cleanliness, and adequate stocking of supplies.
• Utilize technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment and procedural issues effectively.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Document incidents and communicate areas for improvement to the supervisor.
• Verify that patient demographics, emulsion markers, and examination requests are accurate.
• Critique, orient, and save all pertinent images.
• Transmit quality-assured images to the PACS system.
• Ensure all images are properly archived in PACS.
• Document the completion or cancellation of all procedures in the RIS, adding comments where necessary.
• Maintain image management equipment, reporting any issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Utilize the PACS system for obtaining additional study data.
• Assess patient understanding and consent before procedures, as well as their physical condition.
• Adapt procedure plans based on patient needs and conditions.
• Provide instruction in self-breast examinations and patient education.
• Evaluate requisitions and patient information to determine the appropriateness of procedures.
• Verify patient identity and obtain relevant patient histories before examinations.
• Determine pregnancy status and address additional medical personnel or equipment needs as required.
• Review radiographic orders and ensure the accuracy of patient demographic information.
• Monitor daily schedules and patient status within the department on a regular basis.
• Conduct and assist with radiographic procedures, ensuring appropriate information system input and analysis of outcomes.
• Keep relevant personnel informed regarding patient pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure status.
• Precept new employees and students.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program.
• Required Certifications & Licensure:
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible, with registration to be obtained within one year from the date of hire.
  • Must maintain registry status and fulfill annual continuing education requirements.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required.

This position requires a strong commitment to patient care, technical proficiency in imaging procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively in a clinical environment. Candidates must have excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills.