*POSITION SUMMARY* To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: Being committed to the Health First I CARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence; Being engaged and contributing to a positive and productive work environment; Producing quality images; Following all HF, hospital and departmental protocols in a professional, memorable and timely manner; Mentoring the technical development of co-workers and students within a team concept. *PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES* * Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself. o Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on “Every Patient / Every Time”. o Perform “time out” process prior to starting any invasive procedure. o Adhere to ALARA principles of radiation safety. o Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such equipment/supplies. o Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes. o Responsible for hurricane preparedness and your duties as a Health First associate. o Follow Infection Control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques. * Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information. o Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner. o Accurately complete all required documentation/forms – written/electronic (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS. o Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam. o Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources. * Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR standards. o Properly position patients and uses appropriate technique. o Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter. o Follow proper image retrieval and file processes. * Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures. o Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives. o Attend staff meetings/in-services as required. Reads and signs off on all staff meeting minutes as required. * Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. * Accurately enter data into the Mammography Reporting System (MRS). *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:* * Graduate of a Joint Review Committee approved Radiologic Technology program, or equivalent approved school of Radiologic Technology. * Possess a current Florida State License as a General Radiographer. * Possess a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) registration or be registry eligible. * Possess advanced certification in Mammography, ARRT (M). * Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain. * Computer-related skills deemed pertinent for optimal technical performance. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* * Able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout their shift. * Able to move, lift, or position patients as required. * Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. * Dependable and flexible in relation to covering required shifts. * Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, several times per day. * Able to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time. **Job:** **Radiology* **Organization:** **Viera Hospital Inc* **Title:** *Mammography Technologist - HF Diagnostic Center* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Viera* **Requisition ID:** *076387*