Emory Healthcare·Scottdale, Georgia
Under general supervision, evaluates and implements care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing mammography and related procedures. Collaborates with the health team to prioritize patient care and ensures continuity and quality of care through effective decision-making.
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Description Shift: 8:30a-5p Location: Emory Decatur Hospital 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.
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, with at least two years of experience, including one year in Mammography. Advanced certification in Mammography and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification are also required.
Market context
In Georgia, Mammography Technologist roles are typically competitive because employers look for ARRT registration, advanced mammography certification, BLS, and recent hands-on experience in breast imaging. These positions often appeal to candidates who want a focused imaging role with benefits such as student loan repayment assistance, reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and development programs. Before applying, confirm your certification timeline and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original job description to save research time.