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Mammography Tech PRN Days – AdventHealth Ottawa

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

• Family friendly community
• Excellent cost of living
• Five major recreational lakes
• Many annual events and festivals
• Environment committed to patient care

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: As Needed

Location

1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

The community you’ll be caring for:

Your health extends far beyond the physical. That’s why AdventHealth Ottawa, formerly Ransom Memorial Health, is committed to strengthening your body, mind and spirit. Our providers, specialists and staff serve the local community in and around Franklin County. With our whole-hearted support, you can start on the path to wellness today.

The role you’ll contribute:

Performs Mammographic imaging procedures. Assists Radiologist in performance of Biopsies and other procedures. Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed. Positions, moves, and assists patients. Obtains patient’s history. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• •    Routinely examines requisitions, patient reports and previous films. If available, prior to mammographic examinations, for awareness of information such as: procedure requested, patient’s condition, patient history, and any other special notes or comments
  •    Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed
  •    Demonstrates competency in the selection of proper positioning and technical factors in digital mammography to demonstrate appropriate anatomical structures and possible corresponding pathology
  •    Uses accepted ACR/MQSA and departmental standards of positioning and image quality of mammograms
  •    Knows ACR QA/QC manual and demonstrates ability to perform these tests regularly as required
  •    Knows MQSA Quality Standards for Mammographers and maintains education units as required. By MQSA. State License, And ARRT
  •    Accurately documents all procedures and patient’s clinical history that is pertinent to the mammographic examination 
  •    Regularly practices aseptic techniques as necessary; after each patient, always keeps equipment clean and disinfected according to manufacturer’s standards; maintains orderliness in area of responsibility
  •    Practices sterile technique as necessary, when assisting Radiologist during stereotactic biopsies
  •    Always demonstrates an awareness of radiation safety procedures for self and others by using radiation safety devices according to government and departmental policy
  •    Regularly checks equipment, accessories, and supplies; keep area stocked at all times.
  •    Maintains patient’s confidentiality and demonstrates respect for patient’s modesty at all times
  •    Knows and maintains institutional policies regarding patient care, fire, safety, and infection control
  •    Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served (adult, geriatric) and maintains knowledge of the development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients
  •    Performs other duties as assigned

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
•    Basic Life Support (BLS) 
•    State license in Radiography  
•    American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Radiology (ARRT) (R) AND American Registry Radiologic Technologist Mammography (ARRT) (R) (M)