Chesapeake Regional Medical Group - Chesapeake, VA

posted 3 days ago

Full-time
Chesapeake, VA

About the position

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care within the Mammography department at Chesapeake Regional Medical Group. This role involves producing radiographs, maintaining equipment safety, and adhering to radiation safety regulations while providing flexible scheduling to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities

  • Produce a variety of high quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique
  • Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel
  • Communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the Operations Manager
  • Utilize all assigned functions of the Radiology Information Computer System (RICS)
  • Enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits into the hospital computer system
  • Practice radiation safety in accordance with department policies
  • Follow NRC and State regulations for radiation safety and keep exposure 'ALARA'
  • Confirm patient identity prior to procedure via verbal communication on outpatients and/or identification bands on inpatients
  • Perform procedures as the schedule requires and rotate calls as needed
  • Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
  • Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Requirements

  • Successful completion of an accredited Radiologist Technology program
  • Must be ARRT registered
  • Certified in Mammography within 12 months of date of hire
  • BLS required
  • Prior experience as a Registered Technologist is preferred, but will consider new graduates
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