Mammography Technician

Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs mammographic imaging on patients presenting for screening and/or diagnostic service, according to department protocol.
• Exams include screening and diagnostic mammograms with or without tomosynthesis, wire localizations, ductograms, cyst aspiration, and core biopsies including stereotactic and ultrasound guided procedures.
• Assists radiologists with breast ultrasound exams.
• Calculates and selects proper technical factors; operates equipment as required; properly identifies images by verifying patient demographics; appropriately annotates images with lead markers denoting laterality; acquires images that meet department quality standards.
• Ensures all images are transmitted to PACS system, and exams are completed in hospital electronic medical record.
• Maintains working knowledge and performs accurate data entry into hospital and department electronic medical record.
• Provides education to patients regarding exam.
• Provides radiation protection to patients in accordance with ALARA principles and department policy.
• Affords assistance to physicians in performance of invasive procedures: prepares medications such as local anesthetics and/or contrast media; ensures supplies are available for procedure; practices sterile technique in setting up trays and performing procedures; labels tissue samples appropriately.
• Performs first aid when necessary.
• Performs duties such as transporting, transferring, immobilizing and positioning patients.
• Trains Radiologic Technology students in performing mammographic exams.