Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted: 10-Feb-25
Location: Columbus, North Carolina
Categories:
Internal Number: 24038844
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
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: Day As needed
Location: 101 Hospital Drive Columbus, NC 28722
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Polk
· Convenient access, with locations across Western North Carolina
· Beautiful mountain scenery
· Plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventurers, including hiking, zip lining and white-water rafting
· Historic towns and cities full of specialty shops, art galleries and unique restaurants
· Fresh produce available at farmers’ markets and U-picks
· Special events to enjoy in every season
The role you’ll contribute:
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. This position is responsible for performing needle localizations, stereotactic biopsies, and seed implant (if available on site). The Mammography Technologist II regulates the equipment used to expose the imaging receptor; processes and organizes images. Additionally, this position operates equipment safely and maintains As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) standards while performing mammography and other types of radiological procedures.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Qualifications – External
•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.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum qualifications:
- 1 years experience
- One experience in Mammography
- One year of experience performing stereotactic core biopsies
- One year of experience performing breast needle localizations
- State License – General Radiographer
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) Radiology
- ARRT (M) Mammography
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
