Emory Healthcare·Scottdale, Georgia
The technologist evaluates and implements care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and related invasive procedures, which involves assessing patient needs, prioritizing imaging, and collaborating with the health team. They must practice radiation protection techniques, minimize exposure, and ensure continuity and quality of care through continuous patient assessment and appropriate interventions.
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Description Eligible for Additional 15.00 Weekend Shift Differiental / Emory Decatur Under general supervision, evaluates and implements the care of adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and breast related invasive procedures.
Assesses assigned patients needs by reviewing the radiology request, the patient's medical history, admitting diagnosis, and physician's orders.
Assesses the patient's physical needs, evaluates diagnostic data, and interviews the patient and family.
Prioritizes imaging needs for an assigned group of patients.
Collaborates with other members of the health team to determine patient care priorities.
Assists in identifying complex patient problems related to symptoms, behavioral changes, and abnormal diagnostic data.
Evaluates patient's response of procedural care delivery.
Practices radiation protection techniques.
Takes precautions to minimize patient and staff exposure to x-radiation.
Notifies supervisor of safety issues as they occur.
Assures continuity and quality of care through effective decision-making and continuous patient assessment.
Anticipates potential patient crisis through continual evaluation of patient care.
Assists with appropriate care interventions for identified patient problems.
Utilized standards of care and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the radiologic procedure.
Involves the patient and or significant others in the radiologic process.
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with the ARRT. They must have a minimum of two (2) years experience with one (1) year in Mammography. Advanced certification in Mammography is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with the ARRT, possessing a minimum of two years of experience, with one year specifically in Mammography. Advanced certification in Mammography and current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association are mandatory requirements.
Market context
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