Mammography Technologist - PRN
Company: Duke Health
Location: Leasburg
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in
Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in
the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and
World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second
largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive
range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including
orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and
vascular services.
**Monday - Friday & Saturday as needed
General Description of the Job Class
Perform a variety of technical activities associated with the
performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Perform a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic
radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as
appropriate.
Position patients, using immobilization when necessary. Calculate
exposure factors, assist physicians.
Perform the quality control functions related to mammography.
Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality obtaining additional
images as needed.
Prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if
appropriate. Explain procedures to patients.
Charge mammographic procedures and supplies in Maestro or EPIC.
Provide orientation to new Mammographers.
Provide education and training to student Mammographers.
Assist in maintenance and compilation of statistical data.
Demonstrate proficiency in performing all breast imaging
procedures, to include breast interventional procedures.
Monitor mammography section procedures and supply charges to ensure
completeness and accuracy.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services.
There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and
opportunities at each hospital within the health system.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility
requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required
registry or certification.
Technologists initially qualifying on or after April 28, 1999, must
meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of
documented training in mammography.
Experience
Level I must obtain ARRT certification at time of employment.
Performance of a minimum of 25 mammography exams under direct
supervision of an appropriate MQSA qualified individual. At least 8
hours of training in using any modality (e.g., digital) before
beginning to use that modality independently.
Level II Minimum of two years' experience as a Mammography
technologist. Must perform at least 200 mammography examinations in
a 24 month period.
Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty
modality in which they are seeking promotion
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
ARRT certification in radiography
ARRT advanced certification in mammography
FDA/MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of
at least 15 CEUs in a 36 month period that must include at least 6
CEUs in each mammographic modality used.
BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed
to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University
and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob
functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.
Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable
accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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