Overview
*Mammography Tech – Breast Center*
*Schedule: *
8 hour shifts; 7-4
*Your experience matters: *
Starr Regional Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a*Mammography Tech*joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to/making communities healthier®/. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
*How you’ll contribute:*
A*Mammography Tech*who excels in this role:
· Reviews patient history and physician’s orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.
· Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
· Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
· Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditations.
· Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
· Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
· Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.
· Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.
· Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with
performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
· Assesses and ensures quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
· Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
· Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
*Why join us *
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
* *Comprehensive Benefits*: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time employees, and more.
* *Financial Protection & PTO*: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off.
* *Financial & Career Growth*: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
* *Employee Well-being*: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
* *Professional Development*: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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*What we’re looking for:*
Applicants should have a current Tennessee ARRT License. Additional requirements include:
* Basic Life Support certification is required at time of hire.
*More about Starr Regional Medical Center: *
Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.
*EEOC Statement*
“Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
*What we’re looking for:*
Applicants should have a current Tennessee ARRT License. Additional requirements include:
* Basic Life Support certification is required at time of hire.
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**Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Mammography Tech*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*
**Requisition ID:** *7412-7181*
