Mammo Technologist

Job Summary

As our Mammography Technologist, you will be vital in early breast cancer detection, performing high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion. Every day, you will expertly operate equipment, meticulously position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain accurate records. You'll collaborate with radiologists and adhere to safety and regulatory standards for comprehensive breast health.

Responsibilities

• Current mammography certification, exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor are essential for accurate diagnostics and positive patient experiences.

• Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion.

• Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures.

• Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions.

• Provides patient education as appropriate.

• Selects the proper equipment, sets correct technical factors, procedure protocols, and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.

• Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc.

• Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and/or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.

• Evaluates equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.

• Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up.

• Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reactions or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.

• Participates in and has a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff licenses or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.

Requirements

• Required Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program, upon hire

• Medical Radiographer: NE, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and

• Registered Technologist Mammography, within 12 - months and

• PREFERRED: Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire