Mammography Technologist – Diagnostic

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Produces quality screening and diagnostic mammography films and dual-energy -ray absorptiometry (DEA) exams; educates patients regarding patient exams and accurately documents procedures completed and procedure codes.
• Interacts compassionately and effectively with patients providing a Five Star experience by reducing anxieties; provides explanations of procedures and equipment, and answers questions.
• Obtains appropriate medical history required (patient and family) before procedure is started.
• Explains comparative film review and obtains patient film release signature, as appropriate.
• Completes all required billing and documentation accurately and timely in EHR and PACS.
• Performs bone density screening as assigned.
• Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and rooms.
• Maintains job knowledge per the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and state regulatory requirements.
• Follows department timekeeping procedures.
• Works at main campus and satellite facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Escorts patient from sub-wait area to procedure room.
• Explains procedure to patient prior to beginning exam.
• Performs appropriate screening procedure or diagnostic procedure.
• Performs breast ultrasounds.
• Assists radiologist when performing special procedures.
• Assists/performs stereotactic core biopsies, ultrasound core biopsies and needle localizations.
• May be required to assist/perform QA/QC.
• Completes all documentation accurately and timely in RadPlus and PenRad.
• Assists radiologist when performing special procedures including ultrasound biopsy, needle locs and stereotactic biopsy.

Additional Clinical Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic mammograms and breast US as well as stereotactic biopsies, us biopsies and needle localizations.
• Center is accredited center of excellence in Breast US.
• Responsible for producing quality screening and diagnostic mammography films, performing breast ultrasound, assisting radiologist when performing special procedures, DEXA exams, educating patients regarding procedures and accurately documenting procedures completed and procedure codes.

Certifications / Licenses:

• CRT- Mammography.
• Breast Ultrasound ARRT certification and/or RDMS Breast Ultrasound certification.
• AHA BLS.

Experience:

• Experience as a Mammography Tech.
• Diagnostic techs with Ultrasound experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information.
• Proficient in the use of mammography and DEA equipment.