Registered Mammographer
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) RESPONSIBILITIES Must be flexible with work hours to meet
department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by
performing all exams provided by the department according to
department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly
and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for
performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring
independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization
of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment
to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing
education, experience and equipment. Patient Care Obtains complete
clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for
contraindicating conditions. Ensures that all studies have proper
patient identification and right and left marker are utilized
appropriately. Reviews radiographic images for clinically
acceptable results and releases patients. Responds to emergency
situations. Uses critical thinking skills. Seeks clarification on
ambiguous orders. Assists other technologists in all modalities
when needed. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates
situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no
patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies
proper clinician order prior to performing a procedure. Ensures
patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Demonstrates
competence in the determination and application of appropriate
procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of
patients. Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre-Procedure
Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate, if applicable.
Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care, if
applicable. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique, if
applicable. Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that
required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and
exams. Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal
orders. Equipment Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so
that patient receives the best study possible and that image
quality is maintained. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning
equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be
corrected in a timely manner. Cleans, disinfects and maintains
equipment in accordance with infection control policy and
department cleaning schedule. Ability to properly operate all
radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring
that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Education and Communication Patiently and clearly explains purpose
and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to
minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET;
Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all
patients and family members. Ensures that patient's questions,
concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed,
notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the
initiation of the procedure. Participates in the orientation and
training of departmental employees. Provides patients with
preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. Required
documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with
assignment. Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide
education without prompting. Quality Control Produces acceptable
images, as evidenced by maintaining a first-time acceptance rate of
95 percent. Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to
each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating
deficiencies. Completes all studies in RIS, images are oriented,
marked, labeled, and noted correctly prior to sending all studies
to PACS; prints CDs as necessary. When submitting procedures for
interpretation comparative studies are digitized if necessary and
the preliminary sheet is filled out in its entirety, if applicable.
Maintain all documentation so that the facility meets ACR
Accreditation standards. Technologist is knowledgeable in
completing and documenting the following ACR/MQSA QC test: Phantom,
Visual checklist, Repeat analysis, Compression-pressure,
compression thickness, flat filed test, calibration, Dicom printer
test. Operations Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains
Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition. Transports
patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure
table. Performs patient charging activities on the day the service
is rendered. Applies shielding. Prepares and maintains patient
follow-up data. Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others
upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without
prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental
advantage. Performs routine duties of clerical and support
personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure
continuity and quality of services. Keeps supervisor informed on
all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt
notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other
co-workers. Familiar with Mammography Tracking System. Maintains
Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency
standards Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program Performs other
duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System
policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. QUALIFICATIONS
Required Minimum Education: Graduate of AMA approved School of
Radiology Technology ARRT registered Required Minimum License(s)
and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire
unless otherwise stated. ARRT Mammography ARRT Radiography Basic
Life Support or BLS - Instructor Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech Required Less than 1 year
experience in Mammography Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Must
exhibit excellent communication skills because this position
requires frequent verbal and written communications with:
physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing
staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical
information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain
goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess
the ability to function independently and under pressure while
still actively participating in a team environment. Position
requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills
at all times. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful
and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to
prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the
capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must
have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact
professionally with a variety of customers, including but not
limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and
physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to
function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team
member with various work teams associated with the position. Must
be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as
well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the
position, department and applicable professional standards Join us
and discover the support to do more meaningful workâand enjoy a
more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system
in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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