Travel Mammography Tech - $2,300 per week in Austell, GA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Mammography Tech in Austell, Georgia, 30106!

Pay Information

$2,300 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Mammography Tech

Profession : Mammography Tech

Specialty : Imaging

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Day

Hours per Shift : Various hours some days 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm or 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm

Experience : Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech and 1 year experience in Mammography preferred

License : ARRT Mammography, ARRT Radiography

Certifications : BLS - Basic Life Support

Must-Have :

Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communications with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff, and nursing staff.

Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.

Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.

Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.

Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.

Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.

Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians.

Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.

Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all policies, established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position.

Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection.

Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as they affect the quality of a procedure.

Description :

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

Must be dependable, accountable, and cooperative.

Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to patients by performing all exams according to department procedures.

Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in equipment utilization for disease diagnosis and / or treatment.

Able to independently perform job functions.

Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for procedures.

Must maintain minimum FDA / MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience, and equipment.

Obtains complete clinical history and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and markers are utilized appropriately.

Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

Responds to emergency situations.

Uses critical thinking skills and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

Observes patient conditions and evaluates situations for physician intervention as necessary.

Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order before performing a procedure.

Ensures patient privacy and comfort are provided.

Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies, and techniques based on patient age.

Understands and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out processes when appropriate.

Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care when applicable.

Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable.

Organizes schedule, time, and priorities to accomplish required activities within designated time frames.

Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.

Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique for optimal imaging quality.

Reports equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or service provider.

Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment according to infection control policies and cleaning schedules.

Explains purpose and nature of exams to patients clearly to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.

Addresses patient questions and concerns satisfactorily, notifying physicians when this cannot be accomplished.

Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.

Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.

Ensures documentation is concise and legible with precise terminology.

Reads email daily when scheduled to work and follows through with assignments.

Completes mandatory education without prompting.

Produces acceptable images, maintaining a first-time acceptance rate of 95 percent.

Ensures equipment is operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.

Completes all studies in RIS, ensuring proper orientation, marking, and labeling before sending studies to PACS.

Maintains documentation to meet accreditation standards.

Knowledgeable in completing and documenting ACR / MQSA QC tests.

Restocks linens and supplies, maintaining the department in clean and orderly condition.

Transports and positions patients, assisting them on and off the procedure table.

Performs patient charging activities on the service day.

Applies shielding and prepares patient follow-up data.

Lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed to ensure efficient use of departmental time.

Performs clerical and support duties as

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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