Full Time - Days Shift - Mammographer II - Breast Center Department

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state‑of‑the‑art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing. Summary: Produces radiographic and diagnostic studies, and mammograms under the clinical direction of a Radiologist. Takes responsibility for film quality, patient care, safety, sterile technique and providing education for staff and students. Participates in other necessary activities in support of departmental operations. Must meet current MQSA (FDA) regulations for a practicing mammographer. Must meet ACR Stereotactic biopsy technologist requirements for Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Must be cross trained in Stereotactic biopsy and have currently 3 CEU every three years with 5 stereotactic breast biopsy procedures under supervision of aqualified physician or technologist with participating in 24 stereotactic biopsy procedure every two years for re qualifying. Responsibilities: Produces routine and specialized, portable and surgical radiographs, mammograms and specialized studies to include, but not limited to: Obtains history and/or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions; Reviews Radiologist's report; Administers contrasts by direct injection or IV line; Takes and monitors vital signs, and performs venipuncture; Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices; Adjusts and controls equipment; Reviews film for clinically acceptable results and releases patients; Prepares room by gathering and setting up equipment, supplies and contrasts. Applies radiation safety guidelines and patient protection guidelines. Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance and information to patients. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served. As assigned, provides instruction in the basic theory, technical skills, and application of radiologic and mammography procedures to other employees, new employees and students. NASH Other information:

1. Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology
2. 1 yearof Radiographer and/ or Mammographer experience is required.
3. Current registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, with up to date continuing education credits
4. Current advanced certification in MammographythroughAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

117044445 Job Details Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals Entity: Nash UNC Health Care Organization Unit: NGH Breast Center Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: NASH HC Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health