Mammography Technologist, PRN, Shifts Vary

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality mammograms under the direction of a radiologist.
• Performs mammography/Radiology procedures according to departmental protocols.
• Positions patient and provides immobilization and positioning devices as needed.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis.
• Performs routine and special views as needed.
• Affirms Image Quality meets all departmental and Hospital standards.
• Maintains density or contrast to improve image quality.
• Evaluates film to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
• Participates in Mammography related QI, QA, and QC activities as required.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient records, generating charge slips as needed.
• Ensures patient and personal safety by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, and notifying supervisor if repairs are needed.
• Greets patients by confirming patient identification, reviewing imaging request, checking for special instructions, and confirming anticipated services with patients.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
• Provides education to patients about breast self-exam and the procedure.
• Completes all exams timely in PACS and EMR.
• Properly performs procedure for making patient CD’s, verifies all information is on all CD’s before given out.
• Verifies that written physician order matches order in PACS.
• Verifies all images are in PACS, scans any required documentation, and adds any additional information in notes section as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Imaging Program, ARRT in Radiology.
• ARRT(R) Required, ARRT(M) Required.
• BLS must be obtained during orientation period.
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience in direct patient care setting preferred.
• Proficiency at a technical level not requiring constant direct supervision in Mammography.