Mammogram Technician

Responsibilities

• Obtain proficient knowledge of CFHC’s programs’ philosophies, goals and objectives.
• Comply with all policies and procedures as well as state and federal guidelines.
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s exposure control plan.
• Utilize Universal Precautions.
• Verify informed consent for applicable procedures.
• Greet patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
• Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, per the As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) guidelines.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
• Maintain mammography supplies in an orderly manner and in adequate quantity to ensure continuity of services, verifying receipt of supplies, and restocking as needed.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, dependability, skills, versatility, and dedication in daily activities.
• Attend continuing education activities as recommended by your supervisor.
• Participate in quality improvement by making suggestions to enhance mammography services, efficiency, paperwork reduction, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team. Be supportive of coworkers.
• Communicate with patients in a compassionate manner, maintaining HIPPA compliance and obtaining 2 identifiers for patient identification according to JCAHO standards.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, including maintaining CEU’s (12 general and 1 HIV/AIDS) and licensure.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• File and retrieve mammographic images as needed.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keep a clean work area. Decontaminate work area daily and as needed.
• Apply the principle of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiology school/program
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified
• 1 year of mammography experience
• Active BLS
• Computer Skills