Mammographer PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Spring Hill, TN

13d

About The Position

The Mammographer performs diagnostic mammographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to support high-quality patient care. The role performs mammographic examinations and views, reviews images for positioning, technique, and labeling, completes required documentation, and ensures images are delivered to viewing areas, the film file room, or the PACS system in a timely manner. It also includes maintaining a clean, stocked work area; participating in quality control and assurance; and following radiation safety practices. The Mammographer demonstrates competency in procedures for adults through geriatric patients, explains procedures and provides appropriate education, considers patient comfort and emotional responses, and helps identify patient and family learning needs. The position records accurate patient and procedure information through assigned RIS transactions, checks equipment and reports malfunctions, communicates with hospital staff and physicians, assists with scheduling, and contributes to a positive, flexible, team-oriented work environment. The role may involve communication with clinical staff and surgeons during radiologic procedures such as core biopsies and ultrasound guidance.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience; the posting specifies an experience level of 1 year.
Licensure through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and other licensure as applicable.
Demonstrated competency in mammographic procedures and age-appropriate patient care for adult through geriatric patients.
Knowledge of radiographic equipment, anatomic positioning, quality assurance procedures, and radiation safety practices.

Responsibilities

Perform mammographic procedures and views according to department protocols and hospital policies.
Complete tasks associated with mammographic examinations and perform an appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load by shift.
Review images for proper positioning, technique, and labeling, including patient identification, date, and markers.
Complete required departmental documentation, including incident and risk management forms, in a timely manner.
Ensure images are delivered promptly to viewing areas, the film file room, or the PACS system.
Clean rooms, cassettes, and equipment; restock the work area.
Use appropriate anatomic positioning skills and demonstrate working knowledge of radiographic equipment in the assigned area.
Participate in quality control and quality assurance initiatives and procedures.
Accept supervisor assignments positively and perform necessary duties, including tasks outside routine responsibilities.
Provide radiation protection for patients, staff, and self, including proper use and maintenance of a dosimeter badge and compliance with radiation safety practices.
Demonstrate competency in procedures for adult through geriatric patients.
Explain procedures, consider patient comfort and emotional responses, and provide age- and learning-appropriate information to patients and significant others.
Help identify patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate verbal education about procedures.
Complete assigned RIS transactions so patient and procedure information is accurate and timely for medical records and billing.
Perform visual maintenance checks on equipment and report malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Provide clear information about mechanical problems and service needs; record equipment downtime and notify appropriate personnel according to department procedures.
Communicate pertinent patient information with hospital staff and physicians during diagnostic mammographic procedures.
Assist with scheduling examinations in a courteous and efficient manner.
Communicate patient-related problems through the appropriate chain of command.
Contribute to a positive work environment and work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to work odd shifts as workload demands.
Communicate with clinical staff and surgeons as needed during radiologic procedures, including core biopsy and ultrasound guidance.