Mammography Technologist OP Imaging Altamonte FT Day

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Centra Care

• Commitment to whole-person care, giving you the opportunity to help heal people in mind body and spirit.
• Fulfilling work with people who treat you like family.
• Excellent benefits, market-driven wages and career development opportunities.
• Recognized for the seventh year in a row as a recipient of the Gallup Great Workplace Award as part of the AdventHealth network.
• Opportunities for advancement as we expand our network across the nation.

• Full Time Day Shift
• Tuesday - Friday 9a-530p, Saturday 8a-430p

• Produces quality radiographs per the procedure manual. Documents history, utilizes appropriate exposure, positioning, patient ID and markers. Reviews patient’s previous exam report to verify area of interest. Reviews patient’s images/films to verify placement of needle.  Obtains consent from patient and reviews risks and potential complications. Informs/ updates Radiologist of any information pertinent to exam.
• Performs needle localizations, stereotactic biopsies, and seed implant (if available on site).
• Completes work in appropriate time frame and ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed. Demonstrates ability to set priorities and performs well in stressful and emergency situations. Work unsupervised and communicate with OP Radiology and Surgery staff to update exam status.
• Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed. Ensures charges and supplies used match procedure completed.
• Operates and maintains imaging equipment in a safe manner. Adheres to all infection control standards. Is knowledgeable of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and /or biohazard. Maintains all pertinent paperwork as it relates to MQSA and ACR regulations. Properly wears Dosimeter badge and seeks to minimize radiation exposure.

• One to three years’ experience in Mammography
• One year of experience performing stereotactic core biopsies
• One year of experience performing breast needle localizations
• Florida State License – General Radiographer
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) Radiology
• ARRT (M) Mammography

Under general supervision the Mammography Technologist II performs duties directly involved with mammography (screening and diagnostic mammography) and a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.