Mammography Technologist I

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs mammographic exams.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving issues related to images, equipment, and quality control.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical / clinical staff, students, and patients.
• Performs Breast Imaging related exams according to medical/department standards and department protocol.
• This imaging is performed to obtain diagnostic quality examinations within proper radiation safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Exams are performed efficiently with a minimum of delay between patients following established protocols.
• Expected to consistently meet the schedule and quality requirements for all exams.
• Operates mammography department equipment according to protocols as defined by manufacturer, hospital/clinic, or other recognized authority.
• Recognizes and reports equipment malfunctions or other technical issues to appropriate resources.
• Prepares the exam room prior to the next patient’s arrival, in a manner that promotes an increase in department efficiency.
• Prepares patient for exam by providing a clear explanation of the procedure and answering patients questions.
• Provide appropriate instructions and positioning to obtain maximum image quality.
• Address patient questions and concerns regarding mammography and breast procedures.
• Assists and thanks the patient at the conclusion of the exam.
• Produces high quality images and ensures that all images are appropriately labeled/identified.
• Recognizes normal anatomy and physiology, normal variations, and pathology and adjusts imaging process as needed to demonstrate all.
• Assures that all applicable images are archived to PACS, and that the integrity of the data is maintained.
• Performs PACS reconciliation accurately and completely without follow-up and assists other technologists, radiologists, and other providers with image quality concerns.
• Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge of Epic, Radiant Information Systems, and mammography reporting systems.
• Correctly and accurately enters and schedules orders, checks in patients, begins and ends exams, bills supplies, documents notes, cancel/credit submissions, and reviews patient history for pertinent clinical information and contraindications.
• Performs end of day reconciliation for all exams performed.
• Proactively looks for opportunities that will increase department efficiency and provide a cohesive working staff environment.
• Routinely offers to help others in the performance of their duties and assist in getting or beginning the next patient.
• Regularly stocks supplies and linen, removes dirty linen, cleans work areas and patient care rooms.
• Ensures exam rooms are left clean and well organized for the next staff member and patients use.
• Supports functions of the Lead / QA technologist.
• Assist when needed with routine quality control, answering phones, scheduling patients, coordinating inpatients, and providing instruction to medical staff and patients.
• Provides a positive teaching environment for / involving co-workers, students, residents, providers, and new staff.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
• All information is complete and accurate at the time it is performed and requires no follow-up.
• Prevents or eliminates potential problems that may arise by using intuitive skills and multitasking.
• Provides assistance to radiologists and other medical staff during performance of all mammography exams.
• Following procedure prepares lab specimens, labels, etc. and arranges for timely transport or takes directly to lab.
• Demonstrates an understanding of infection control and sterile technique.
• Maintains the exam room area in a clean and orderly state and in accordance with the Hospital Infections Control.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in performing mammography is preferred.

Required Education:

• Post high school completion of an ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred Education:

• 1-2 years of college/university and/or undergraduate degree in a radiologic technology or clinically related field.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Advanced certification through ARRT in ARRT-M is required within 12 months of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00
Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00