Mammographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Operates mammography equipment to produce radiographic images of the breast for screening exams under the general supervision of a radiologist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs timely screening mammography, with less than 5% repeat rate.
• Enters accurate patient history and charges off exam.
• Explains exam in a manner patient can understand, Products patient cooperation and reduces patient anxiety.
• Complies with all departmental and hospital policies.
• Performs other duties as required by lead technologist or manager.

Decision Making:

• Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited, and standard policies/ protocols have been established.

Working Relationships:

• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Required Education:

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Must have completed or will complete within nine months from hire date, 40 hours documented training specific to mammography and 8 hours modality specific digital training in accordance with Mammograph Quality Standards Act.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must be ARRT Certified in Mammography within nine months from date of hire.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Zero (0) – six (6) months of related experience.
• Competent to perform screening mammograms on men and women of mammography age 18 – 100 years.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of mammography unit and basic positioning skills.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.