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Responsibilities Mammography Technologist - PRN Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care. Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com Mammography Technology to performs health care services utilizing mammography in screening for breast disease and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease states. Performs mammography procedures and uses related techniques, producing images for interpretation by the Radiologist. Duties: Properly checks equipment daily and ensures equipment is working properly. If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies appropriate person. Performs QC on equipment at appropriate intervals. Prepares room, equipment, supplies and materials needed for procedures. Maintains clean and stocked procedure room on a daily basis. Checks birth date, accession number and medical record number of mammogram unit before starting exam. Notifies proper personnel if any equipment is not operating properly. Practices patient care according to ARMC policy. Checks for old mammograms and gets medical record release signed if performed at other facility. Reviews prior images, if available, to determine proper positioning and technical factors. Interviews patient and records patient history and any pertinent information for Radiologist. Teaches patient breast self-examination, gives her literature and documents this on history sheet. Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes films as requested. Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patient activity, and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested. Reviews reports for abnormal findings and determines which need to have further QA follow up. Contacts patient's physician if mammogram report if positive and recommends additional follow up. Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic studies. Responsible for ensuring that patient charges are given to the appropriate person to be entered into RMS in a timely manner and that the charges are accurate. Demonstrates knowledge and implements radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing devices 100% of the time. Obtains and correctly documents verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (only applies to ARRT licensed staff). Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements. Other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights Sign On Bonuses for select positions Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, [email protected] or 803-641-5631 . Qualifications Requirements: Education: Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training. Experience: One year in Mammography preferred. License or Registration Requirements: ARRT registered; Mammography registered or have met MQSA requirements, BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment), and current South Carolina license issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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