Mammography Tech II Prn

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing all mammographic procedures according to established protocols, ensuring patient comfort and understanding. This role involves reviewing patient history, marking findings, explaining procedures, and acquiring necessary images while adhering to ACR accreditation and MQSA guidelines. The technologist will also assist with biopsies and localizations, operate related equipment, and maintain daily quality control. Additionally, they are responsible for acquiring continuing education credits and upholding Augusta Health values.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Registered in radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology with documented Continuing Education to maintain registration/certification.
Must also possess advanced Mammography Registry/certification.
CPR certified or obtained within 30 days of hire
One or more years of experience in the field of Radiology
One or more years of Mammography experience

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or higher
Completed an accredited Mammography program.

Responsibilities

Checking the patient's history and marking any skin defects or other unusual findings (i.e. scars, lumps, nevi, etc.).
Explaining procedures to the patient and making the patient feel comfortable.
Explaining the exam to new and returning patients, answering any questions.
Performing all mammographic procedures according to established protocols.
Checking the requisition to ensure the proper exam has been ordered and all pertinent information is included.
Performing the exam according to the referring doctor’s requisition, unless otherwise advised by the Radiologist or by contacting the patient’s doctor.
Entering proper information into the EMR system, ensuring all exams are put into a taken status.
Reviewing previous reports and previous images prior to beginning the exam.
Demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age or mental status of the patient served by this department.
Maintaining the mammography exam room in a neat and orderly fashion, ensuring proper cleaning of equipment used with each patient, following each patient, and at the end of the day per manufacturer’s guidelines.
Imaging a breast specimen from the O.R. according to established protocol, showing the image to the Radiologist, calling the report to the surgeon, and documenting that the call was made.
Acquiring all images and positions for mammography as established by the ACR accreditation mandate and meeting MQSA guidelines.
Imaging patients with complex needs and/or possessing advanced position skills based on body habitus and pathology (examples include wheelchair patients, implant patients, kyphotic/lordotic patients, among others).
Assisting with stereotactic biopsies and localizations.
Operating biopsy and localization equipment.
Documenting daily quality control as recommended by the manufacturer and maintaining ACR guidelines and manufacturer guidelines.
Acquiring the correct and required number of continuing education credits as mandated by MQSA.
Performing other related activities as requested by the Breast Center Manager or Radiology Director.
Participating in maintaining Augusta Health values, indicators, and employee expectations.