Responsibilities

About Our Career Opportunity

Summit Diagnostic Center at Fountain City is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join their team. This is a Full time opportunity, working 8:00am-4:30pm.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (List does not include all duties assigned)

• Greets patient and provides instructions on procedures. 
• Positions patient and adjusts equipment, selecting length and intensity for radiation exposure on individual basis. Observes patient for vital signs during procedure.
• Follows safety standards and uses radiation protection when operating radiologic equipment.
• Examines digital images for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability
• Sends images to PACS and set up proper hanging protocols.
• Releases patient upon completion of examination.
• Demonstrates current competencies for job position.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Adheres to all aspects of the corporate compliance plan.
• Performs related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Completed accredited course in radiologic technology or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Registered Technologist Radiology & Mammography. Current state permit/license as general diagnostic radiographer.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years experience in radiology imaging modalities; one year of mammography experience preferred.

Overview

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 415 providers at 87 practice locations in 19 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.