Diagnostic Imaging Mammography Lead

Essential Functions

• Verifies patients identity and physician order prior to start of examination.
• Administers oral and IV contrast media as required for the requested examination if working in CT.
• Performs Mammograms accurately according to established procedure or Radiologist's special instructions.
• Completes machine warm-up/shut down procedure.
• Assists with other department task when not performing mammograms.
• Maintains accurate and complete records (e.g., Mammo QA, log book, daily worksheet as well as all information on designated screens in the hospital MEDITECH computer system).
• Brings previous exams forward for comparison by Radiologist and passes images to reading room for interpretation.
• Obtains pertinent physical history on all patients/exams.
• Practices radiation safety by following federal, state and hospital policies.
• Maintains a clear and orderly work area and keeps a needed stock of supplies available.
• Demonstrates good guest relation skills while dealing with patients, their families, physicians and other hospital and department staff.
• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, along with all modalities in which the Tech is trained.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager and calls repairmen when needed.
• Files and maintains records for Mammography Accreditation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality while following established hospital policy regarding confidentiality issues.
• Assists in the teaching of all radiology students who are assigned to SBAMH as a clinical training site.
• Attends at least 75% of department meetings.
• Attends all mandatory meetings as established by the hospital.
• Maintains required CEU level as established by the ARRT for annual certification status.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Shall be competent in Mammography and procedures, both screening and diagnostic.

Physical Demands

• May require constant standing.
• Requires frequent walking.
• Requires frequent lifting of 10–20 lbs.
• Requires occasionally heavy lifting of 55 lbs.; above 55 lbs. with assistance.
• Requires carrying of 25 lbs. frequently, and occasionally carrying 50 lbs.
• Requires occasionally pushing and pulling 100 lbs.
• Requires occasional twisting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and overhead work.
• Requires occasional use of step stool and stairs.
• Requires frequent grasping.
• Ability to use typewriter, telephone, copier, and fax machine is required.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials is required.
• Eyesight and hearing shall be required to be corrected to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours.
• Eye-hand coordination and finger and manual dexterity are required.
• Required to work with sharps, magnetic fields, radiation, and body fluids.