Mammo Tech Prn

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

Location: 7727 LAKE UNDERHILL ROAD

The community you'll be caring for:

AdventHealth East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area

         A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience

         Annual number of emergency cases: 89,018

The role you'll contribute:

Under Supervision performs the duties directly involved with mammography applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.  In addition to mammography, may also perform DXA scans at locations where the service is offered.  For cost center 4337 the technologist may also perform Diagnostic Radiological exams (fluoroscopy excluded).  Regulates the equipment used to expose the imaging receptor; processes and organizes images.  Operates equipment safely and maintains

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Produces quality radiographs per the procedure manual.  Documents history utilizes appropriate exposure, positioning, patient ID and markers. Reviews all images for evidence and accuracy of RT/LT marker placement and proper orientation. 
• Completes work in appropriate timeframe and ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed. 
• Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed.  Ensures charges match procedure completed. Confirms proper exam/patient assignment before releasing images to PACS for interpretation. 
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual Quality Assurance on all Mammography units and processors. 
• Operates and maintains Imaging equipment in a safe manner.  Adheres to all infection control standards.  Utilizes knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazard. 
• Performs mammography and DXA exams and operates all Imaging equipment in assigned area.  Utilizes the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures on patients of adult and geriatric ages.  The knowledge and skills are acquired through formal training, in-service, continuing education and/or experience.  

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications:
  • Current valid State of Florida license as a Genral Radiographer
  • ARRT ( R )
  • ARRT ( M )
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Florida driver's license, class E and driving record in accordance with AdventHealth policy (cc 3100 only)
  • Minimum of one year in Mammography (Preferred)  
  • Minimum of one year of experience performing stereotactic core biopsies (Preferred)  
  • Minimum of one year of experience performing breast needle localizations (Preferred)