Mammography Tech

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Owasso, OK

About The Position

The Mammography Tech provides high-quality patient care before, during, and after exams, addressing patient needs promptly while maintaining comfort and safety. The role produces high-quality images for interpretation and meets FDA/MSQA requirements. The technician demonstrates proficiency with imaging and patient care equipment, maintains accurate patient records, and ensures images and paperwork are available for interpretation in a timely manner. The technician also monitors equipment and supplies, keeps the work area clean and stocked, follows radiation protection policies, and ensures charges are recorded accurately.

Requirements

Technical or associate degree in radiography.
ARRT registration in radiography.
ARRT registration in mammography required within one year of employment.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

One year of mammography experience.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care before, during, and after exams, addressing patient needs promptly while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
Produce high-quality images for interpretation.
Meet FDA/MSQA requirements.
Demonstrate competence and proficiency in using imaging and other patient care equipment used in the department.
Document patient records, including consents, H&P, and lab requisitions.
Monitor equipment, accessories, and supplies; keep the area stocked and clean; and clean and disinfect equipment after each use.
Follow radiation protection policies, protect self and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure, and wear radiation badges appropriately.
Ensure charges are properly recorded daily, with 1% or fewer exceptions per year.
Ensure images and paperwork are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and filing practices used in the Mammography office.