Description
Mammography Technologist AdventHealth Zephyrhills
Location Address: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Zephyrhills
- Day One Benefits
- FH Zeph/Dade City Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row “2017-2019” by the Women’s Choice Award
- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring/Fall 2018
- One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
- Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades
- First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission
Work Hours/Shift:
Part Time Days (M-F 7a-12p OR 2-3 days 8 hour shift)
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors. Prepares patients for the mammographic procedures.
- Explains procedures to the patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
- Practices radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills.
- Follows prescribed safety standards in operating all required equipment.
- Selects length and intensity of radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on an individual basis.
- Examines radiographic film or digital images for image quality.
- Insures equipment is in proper working order at all times.
- Performs all required QA (quality assurance) testing for daily operations in accordance with MQSA, ACR (American College of Radiology) and State requirements/regulations.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Processes routine paperwork.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Prepares all required reports and data pursuant to MQSA and State requirements.
- Assists the Radiologist with QA/QI reporting.
- Performs all other duties as may be assigned.
- May be required to perform the duties of a General Radiologic Technologist.
- Provides support in outreach activities to increase awareness of Breast Health issues and early detection of breast cancer.
Qualifications
What You Will Need:
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Manager of Simpson Breast Health Center Digital Mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images, may also perform breast localization procedures.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
