Radiologic Technician/Mammography

About the role

Radiologic Technician/Mammography positions are available. This role involves performing mammography examinations, patient education, quality control, and various computer assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiological equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the physician.
• Reviews and integrates pertinent patient history and clinical data; then produces, records and processes mammographic images for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Provides direct patient care to patients.
• Operates X-ray equipment and performs various mammography related procedures.
• Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Explains procedures and educates women about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Prepares and maintains records and files, and cleans and adjusts equipment as needed.
• Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by Physician.
• Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.
• Conducts/Completes referral forms and patient x-ray logs. Completes all required documentation on the same day as event requiring the documentation.
• Performs clerical duties (e.g. maintaining records, generating and sending communications and reports, maintaining databases, entering data, faxing, answering phones, filing, etc.) completely, accurately and within established time frames.
• Affords assistance to patients during examinations as needed;
• Affords assistance in the general cleanup and maintenance of the patient examination rooms, work-up area and equipment;
• Participates in continuing education on and off-site as appropriate and feasible;
• Participates in performance and training of OSHA Infection Control and Safety and adheres to the policies and procedures;
• Performs other necessary duties as required by the corporation to meet the goals of providing primary health care services.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of required mammography course and Advanced Mammography Board Certification.
• Current and ongoing compliance with the ACR and MQSA requirements for quality standards, continuing education and continuing experience.
• Availability to work Saturdays and/or evening hours as required.

Education and/or Experience

• Completion of approved American College of Radiology Radiologic Technologist Program.
• Completion of a two year training program in Diagnostic Radiology from an accredited school.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with Advanced Level Mammography Certification required.
• Two years of experience in primary health care setting, preferred.
• Two (2) years radiology experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Licensed.
• Requires completion of a formal radiologic technology training program in an A.M.A. approved school, is certified in Diagnostic Mammography, and has at least two years of experience in radiology.
• American Heart Association BLS.