Mammography Tech-Cert

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs complex mammography, breast biopsy, and other breast imaging procedures, applying appropriate ionizing radiation, positioning, compression, and image-processing techniques to produce high-quality diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. The technologist is responsible for maintaining a safe Breast Center environment and supporting the operation of an accredited Breast Center. This role performs screening, diagnostic, and minimally invasive breast imaging procedures; operates and quality-controls imaging equipment; gathers and documents patient and technical information; and helps ensure accurate order completion and smooth patient transitions. The technologist also provides patient education and support, follows infection-prevention and safety practices, maintains confidential records, and participates in required education and quality improvement activities. The position is PRN/OCC with variable hours per pay period and varied shifts at Morristown-Hamblen.

Requirements

Must be registered with ARRT (R).
Must obtain and maintain ARRT (M) within six months.
Must have and maintain state licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Perform duties of a Mammography Radiology Technologist and routine screening, diagnostic, and minimally invasive breast imaging procedures.
Operate and perform quality-control tasks for equipment used in the assigned work area, selecting appropriate equipment and data manipulation to produce high-quality breast images.
Follow Joint Commission procedures for medication preparation and use during minimally invasive breast procedures, and follow required time-out policies.
Obtain and document pertinent clinical information and technical findings for physician review, order clarification, and follow-through.
Maintain supplies, process supply charges, and place vendor orders.
Complete physician orders, including patient transport, clerical tasks, physician-defined scanning parameters, image acquisition and filming, and physician interpretation.
Use aseptic and sterile techniques, universal precautions, and appropriate infection-prevention practices.
Identify and screen patients; obtain patient histories; and complete and verify consents, informed consent, and permits as needed.
Explain procedures and provide patient instructions and education to support cooperation and minimize anxiety.
Position patients for mammography, breast biopsies, and other breast imaging procedures using immobilization and protective equipment, applying ALARA principles and considering patient safety, ability, and comfort.
Provide for patients' psychological and physical needs and assess and monitor patients.
Complete required data entry and maintain records and statistical data.
Maintain confidential patient records, reports, and files in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patients, physicians, and other customers, and coordinate patient transitions throughout the hospital and campus locations.
Complete required annual education assignments, work toward goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) status and perform BLS as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards, and perform other duties as assigned.