Bon Secours Mercy Health·Emporia, Virginia
Perform high-quality breast imaging and DEXA procedures following ARRT, ACR, and MQSA guidelines. Assist radiologists in invasive procedures and provide essential patient education and discharge instructions.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
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The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist), ACR (American College of Radiology) and MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program). They will perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician.
Essential Job Functions
Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider. Conveys patient's clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education: Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
Work Experience: 1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred)
Training: EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
Skills: Patient centered care
Monitor patient conditions during examination
Record patient medical histories
Interdisciplinary team
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with patients
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS)
Radiology Information Systems (RIS)
Mammography: DEXA Radiation protection
Patient education
Medical Imaging: Electronic Health Records (EHR)
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Radiology - Remote Site 2 - Southside RMC - Petersburg
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].
Requires ARRT certification in Diagnostic Radiology and BLS certification. An associate degree and one year of experience as a registered mammography technologist are preferred.
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