Mammography Coordinator

Education/Experience

Associate's degree (or Two‑Year Professional Program) from an approved school of Radiologic Technology with three years' experience performing mammographic procedures. Mammography Quality Assurance (QA) Tech experience. Knowledge of MQSA and ACR requirements.

Licensure, Certification, and Registration

• Valid registration by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists.
• ARRT certification in both Radiology and Mammography (meeting all MQSA/FDA requirements to perform breast imaging).
• CPR certification required.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building; follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures; assumes responsibility for staying informed about changes in policies and procedures; participates in departmental in‑service and educational offerings; contributes to the overall quality of services.
• Maintains the mammography reporting system by accurately and efficiently entering patient information related to mammography findings and pathology results; ensures result communication to the patient and provides follow‑up to physician recommendations.
• Provides oversight of the Mammography Quality Assurance program; schedules regular QA meetings as required by MQSA, includes all appropriate attendees, and reviews equipment QA program to ensure compliance with all MQSA and ACR regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with ACR accreditation on all breast imaging equipment, including form completion and optimal quality image identification for ACR review, to maintain Breast Care Center of Excellence designation.
• Performs or assists in performing diagnostic procedures in accordance with applicable state regulations for protection against radiation; maintains appropriate education and credentials.
• Coordinates activities with others to accomplish work objectives.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment, and systems used to perform job functions; ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment; reports equipment malfunctions promptly and appropriately.
• Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation, and archival of images.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the specific age groups served when participating in patient care.
• Provides instruction, education, and consultation to health‑care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.

Skills/Qualifications

• Analytical skills necessary for problem assessment and solution.
• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses, and other ancillary professional staff when discussing patient care procedures and problems.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and adjust tasks as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as the situation arises.
• Solid computer office application skills (e.g., Excel, Word).

Work Environment

• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases.
• Possible exposure to risk of blood‑borne diseases.
• Frequent exposure to radiation hazards.
• Exposure to a variety of electro‑mechanical hazards.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations; handles emergency and crisis situations.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours; handles absentee replacement on short notice.