Mammography Tech - Full Time Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

5d•$45 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of radiographic procedures at a skilled technical level. This includes instructing and preparing patients for mammogram examinations, selecting appropriate equipment settings, determining optimal patient positioning for clear imaging, and using specific techniques like the Ecklund Technique for breast implants. The role also involves practicing aseptic techniques, ensuring radiation safety for patients and self, assisting radiologists, and adhering to universal protocols. Quality control, medication security, and supporting new employee orientation are also key aspects. The technologist is responsible for acquiring high-quality digital images with correct labeling, participating in performance improvement activities, and demonstrating knowledge of clinical norms for all age groups. Compliance with MQSA, FDA, and TJC regulations is mandatory. The role includes assisting with patient consent, managing time efficiently between procedures, and ensuring radiation safety through various methods. Competency in exam sequencing, positioning, and interpersonal relationships is essential. The technologist also assists outpatients, prepares rooms and equipment, and ensures patient comfort and confidentiality.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or Higher Education in General Studies
2 years of experience in Mammography
Mammography certification
ARRT License for Radiologic Technologist
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
BCLS or ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic mammogram examinations.
Selects the appropriate equipment, voltage, current and exposure time for the prescribed exam.
Determines the most suitable anatomic position for obtaining an undistorted radiograph which can most clearly demonstrate the area of interest.
Uses Ecklund Technique when imaging breast implants.
Practices proper hand washing techniques and aseptic technique when indicated.
Protects patient and self from undue radiation exposure.
Assists radiologists during procedures as required.
Ensures universal protocol is followed.
Alerts supervisor if any test is out of limits.
Performs quality control tests and records and monitors same.
Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
Supports departmental need for orientation and training of new employees.
Ensures, quality digital images are acquired with appropriate labeling information.
Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc) when requested.
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for all age groups as applicable to job functions.
Follows MQSA, FDA, and TJC regulations in the performance of duties.
Assists the Radiologist with the consenting of patient.
Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc.
Demonstrates Radiation safety for patients, self and other employees in accordance with federal, state and hospital safety standards by using the following: collimation, shielding, proper technical factors, distance as well as asking female patients of child bearing age if they are pregnant.
Demonstrates competency and proficiency in proper sequencing and positioning of all exams and procedures.
Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.
Selects proper field, technical factors, and protocol so as to obtain the best quality image.
Assists outpatients from reception area to the department. Ascertains needs and the appropriate gowns to change into for exam. Ensures patient comfort and confidentiality at all times.
Assists in the preparation of the patient, the procedure room, trays and paperwork needed for exams.