Mammography Technologist, Full Time Days

About the role

The Mammographer performs routine and/or specialized diagnostic imaging exams. They follow established Medical Imaging requirements and regulations to ensure safe patient care and to ensure safety of all. They work collaboratively with healthcare team, and independently while also interacting with all patients from newborn through geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and examine requisition for radiographic procedure in order to be aware of study requested and patient’s condition.
• Consistently produce mammograms and radiographs of diagnostic quality.
• Question patients before procedure to obtain history; ask female patients as to pregnancy; document all relevant information.
• Always check patient ID before procedure is performed.
• Solicit and/or check consent forms and screening sheets assuring that patients have had no allergic reactions or other contraindications to radiographic contrast media.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of human structure and function, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic exposure, and specialized techniques as required.
• Calculate proper voltage, current, and exposure time; select proper film and place proper markers on cassettes; refer to department procedure manual and reference material to obtain required views.
• Operate mammographic and radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Position equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination.
• Take images following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Perform collimation, position x-ray tube at correct distance and angulations from patient’s body part in order to present a clear, undistorted view to produce a radiograph of diagnostic quality.
• Perform basic nursing functions in regard to patient care.
• Position patients for mammography in an efficient and compassionate manner, alleviating anxiety while adhering to MQSA standards and department schedule.
• Understand ACR/MQSA criteria for mammography screening sheets.
• Participate in Mammography follow-up procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of Quality Assurance procedures with regard to mammography accreditation.
• Maintain familiarity of Quality Assurance requirements of all equipment in assigned area.
• Perform aseptic technique and procedures pertaining to all exams.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
• Escort patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.
• Ensure equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Practice Manager or supervisor.
• Retrieve orders from and input related data into the electronic medical record.
• Maintain adequate supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of radiologic standards, requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of radiologic safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.
• Mammography experience preferred.
• Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.

Skills

• Valid New York State license to practice Diagnostic Radiography.
• Valid and current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification in Diagnostic Radiography and Mammography.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Pay

$35-$40.00/hour

Schedule

Varies