Mammography Technologist I
About The Position
MedStar Lafayette Centre is seeking a patient-focused Mammography Technologist to perform breast imaging procedures at its outpatient imaging center in Washington, DC. Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the technologist performs imaging procedures and related techniques for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner, and ensures that services are delivered safely and in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. The role is part of the imaging center team and includes contributing to improved clinical practice through feedback and participation in performance improvement activities. This is a part-time role scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The technologist prepares and positions patients, performs procedures using established protocols, evaluates image quality, and supports patient care and education. The position also involves quality assurance, equipment and room readiness, maintaining digital archives and supplies, and assisting other imaging center areas as assigned.
Requirements
- Up to 3 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.
- Minimum associate degree in Radiology or graduation from an accredited two-year radiology program.
- Current valid ARRT registration in Radiography.
- For IDTF centers, Mammography advanced registration through ARRT is required upon hire; for non-IDTF centers, advanced registration is required within the first 12 months of employment.
- Meet the state licensure requirement for the state of practice.
- Skill operating Mammography equipment and applicable ancillary equipment.
- Ability to work independently and multitask.
- Ability to document accurately and concisely.
- Understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and data retrieval.
Responsibilities
- Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
- Corroborate the patient's clinical history with the physician's order and procedure, and ensure relevant information is documented and available for a licensed independent practitioner; verify informed consent when applicable.
- Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
- Know and assist with MQSA regulations, and apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients, self, and others.
- Perform venipuncture and maintain intravenous access as prescribed, as needed or required.
- Identify, prepare, and administer medications as prescribed and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper patient identification is recorded.
- Conduct point-of-care creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established protocols or as prescribed, as needed or required.
- Educate patients, students, and other health care providers.
- Perform ongoing quality assurance activities and participate in performance improvement activities.
- Identify and prepare patients, position them, and competently perform procedures using established Mammography protocols or practitioner prescriptions to achieve high-quality images.
- Provide or assist with physical breast inspection or palpation; determine image exposure factors; and image pathologic breast specimens.
- Maintain archival storage of digital data as appropriate and assist with supply inventory.
- Instruct students and residents and perform preceptor duties as necessary.
- Maintain the appearance and readiness of clinical areas, exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
- Use AIDET and HEAL practices when interacting with patients and customers.
- Assist other imaging modalities or areas as assigned or when workload allows.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
