Lexington Medical Center·Richland County, South Carolina
Perform digital screening and diagnostic mammography imaging while maintaining accuracy in positioning and radiation safety. Assist interpreting physicians with invasive breast imaging procedures and ensure high-quality patient care.
LH Northeast Women ImagingFull TimeAnyAny Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina.
It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.
Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S.
News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center.
Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship. Job Summary Works independently to perform digital screening and diagnostic mammography imaging based on hospital policies and/or practice standards, under the supervision of the interpreting physician.
Must demonstrate an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Must maintain accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and image evaluation while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards.
Must understand the federal regulations governing mammography practice in order to meet the standards for the performance of breast imaging.
Must have knowledge of the quality assurance policies and quality control testing for mammography within federal regulation guidelines.
Minimum Education: Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology Minimum Years of Experience: None. Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None. Required Certifications/Licensure: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT);
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography (Must have and maintain current biennium ARRT continuing education credits); Must have received/applied for South Carolina state license with SCRQSA; Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self and others. Ability to perform digital mammography equipment QC or trained in house within 6 months. Understands and supports mission statement, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and protocols of Lexington Medical Center. Attends pertinent staff development programs including all in-service mandatory classes. Maintain continuing educational programs per MQSA, ACR requirements. Arrives to work on time and is prepared to begin work promptly. Adheres to work schedule and is flexible when schedule requires. Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally psycho-social care/treatment for the following patient population: Child (9-12 years) Adolescent (13-17 years) Adult (18-65 years) Geriatric (Over 65 years) Demonstrates good Service Expectations keeping Press Ganey scores high. Performs all other duties as assigned.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology and hold ARRT certification in Radiography and Mammography. Requires current CPR certification and eligibility for a South Carolina state license.
Market context
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