Mammography Tech

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies presenting them for diagnosis. The role involves greeting patients, confirming identification, reviewing imaging requests, and checking for special instructions. The tech will gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, explaining procedures and equipment, and answering questions. Responsibilities include positioning breasts, adjusting compression, instructing patients to hold their breath, retreating to a lead-protected area, adjusting equipment controls, activating equipment for imaging, releasing compression, and maintaining the quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures. This includes observing results, determining necessary adjustments, retaking mammograms as required, and forwarding completed studies.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized program in Radiologic Technology; Associates Degree or above required.
Connecticut Radiology license.
ARRT and Mammography Certified.
Minimum 3 years working experience in the mammography modality preferred in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures explaining equipment; answering questions.
Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms.
Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed.