Mammographer - Mammography - Days - PRN - Biloxi Location
About The Position
The Mammographer provides direct patient care and performs mammography and related radiographic procedures while working within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries. The role includes preparing and positioning patients with consideration for their comfort and ability, selecting appropriate exposure techniques, and explaining the need for breast compression. The Mammographer performs radiography of pathologic breast specimens and ensures examination images are technically adequate and properly identified and documented. The position requires corroborating the patient's clinical history with the procedure, ensuring requested examinations are completed before the patient is released, and evaluating patient outcomes. The Mammographer maintains quality control and assurance in the assigned division, participates in performance improvement, meets probationary and annual competency requirements, and pursues professional growth. The role also calls for positive team-based behavior and maintaining current licensure in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Associate degree and graduation from an accredited radiology program.
- Advanced Mammography certification from ARRT (RT)(M) is required within one year of employment.
- Maintain a current license in compliance with applicable healthcare laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and evaluate outcomes.
- Prepare and position patients to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting their ability and comfort.
- Determine appropriate exposure techniques and factors.
- Explain the need for breast compression and immobilize patients as required for appropriate examinations.
- Perform radiography of pathologic breast specimens.
- Corroborate the patient's clinical history with the procedure and ensure the information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
- Ensure all requested examinations are completed before releasing the patient.
- Maintain quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division.
- Evaluate mammograms and other breast images for technical quality and ensure proper identification and required documentation.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Demonstrate positive team-based behaviors and serve as a role model.
- Maintain expertise and pursue professional growth through advanced knowledge and skills.
- Maintain a current license and meet probationary and annual skills and competency requirements.
- Maximize productivity and efficiency with national benchmarks.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
