Mammographer Will Train

About the role

Perform mammographic exams and procedures as requested by physicians to detect any breast abnormalities or breast cancer by applying radiation to patients, taking digital images in a manner consistent with prescribed radiation protection safety standards. Conducts bone density examinations.

Responsibilities

• Assures that diagnostic mammographic and stereotactic equipment/devices are operable, ensuring MQSA compliance by completing all necessary quality assurance checks, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Prepares exam rooms with necessary mammographic and stereotactic equipment/devices and appropriate patient supplies.
• Thoroughly reviews requisitions, and radiologists' last dictated report/images, determining the ordered radiological exams; makes any necessary order changes for accurate billing and informs medical records if previous images need to be requested.
• Consults with radiologist, as needed, for any clarification of ordered mammography exams based upon last dictated report or current history.
• Provides patient with explanation of the mammographic exam to be performed and assures patient is aware of result process; provides patient education on process for screening mammograms results versus diagnostic mammogram process and results.
• Assures that required patient history form is completed; clarifies any patient history to assure accuracy.
• Refers patient to nurse practitioner if patient history identifies any new breast symptom, if diagnostic exam; breast exam will be performed by provider with instructions of imaging exams necessary for complete work‑up.
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to ensure the exam requested matches the patient’s condition/complaint, safety and comfort, while preparing for and undergoing mammographic procedures.
• Performs screening/diagnostic mammographic/stereotactic procedures, safely operating equipment/devices specializing in the screening and diagnosing of breast abnormalities and breast cancer; uses mammographic equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure factors and process images using appropriate safety precautions necessary to produce quality mammograms; assures proper identification by using two patient identifiers; follows established policies/procedures set by the American College of Radiology and MQSA for breast imaging and procedures.
• Coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency using and/or modifying established procedures, to ensure timely completion of work in conformance with department policies and procedures; evaluates mammogram images for technical quality to include region of interest when necessary; maintains adequate radiology records and labels all mammogram films to assure proper identification.
• Performs DEXA (Dual Energy X‑Ray Absorptiometry) including spine, hip, and forearm if needed according to clinical history.
• Performs and maintains the Quality Control documentation as required by regulatory agencies; performs the assigned Quality Control tests in a timely and accurate manner and resolves potential problems.
• Maintains adequate inventory and supplies needed for mammography and bone density operation.
• Ensures the equipment is handled, properly maintained, and reports all malfunctions to the contracted service and ensures timely completion of any service repair.
• Maintains knowledge and training in: daily quality control, patient positioning, exam protocols, data management, radiation protection, Epic, PACS system; completes the requisite course of instruction for operator certification including software and hardware operation, quality control, patient positioning, and radiation protection; completes all PACS and processing to ensure appropriate transfer of data; ability to access patient directory, history timeline, images and user manual; ability to burn CDs; appropriate use of technologist work list, linking exams and exception resolution; follows established policies, procedures and protocols set forth by department and ARRT; participates in activities which promote professional self‑growth and development; meeting minimum requirements for continuing education as directed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts State Licensing for Mammography; maintains an ethical relationship with patients, physicians, personnel and guests and ensures patient confidentiality at all times; consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co‑workers; performs other work‑related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Radiologic Technologist licensure within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• BLS – Basic Life Support certification.
• Upon completion of training, must successfully pass ARRT Mammography registry and become licensed in Mammography within 1 year of eligibility; after completion incumbent transfers into Mammographer Technologist, Grade 16E, Job Code: 7550.
• Mammographer Technologist: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiographic Technology.
• ARRT Certification in Radiography and Mammography.
• Valid Massachusetts State License from Massachusetts Radiation Control Board in Radiography and Mammography.
• Currently performing 3D mammography.
• ARRT Bone Density certification preferred.
• Must become proficient in bone density exams within 6