Mammography Technologist I

MedStar Radiology Network - Washington, D.C. & Maryland•Washington, DC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

MedStar Lafayette Centre is seeking a patient-focused Mammography Technologist to work at its outpatient imaging center in Washington, DC. The position performs breast imaging procedures and related techniques under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, producing data for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. The technologist helps ensure services are provided safely and in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements, and contributes to the imaging center team through feedback and improvement of clinical practice. This is a part-time position scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Responsibilities include caring for patients during procedures, preparing and positioning them, performing mammography procedures according to protocols, evaluating image quality, and maintaining digital archival data. The technologist also supports quality assurance, patient and staff education, supply and exam-room readiness, and performance improvement activities.

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.
Mammography advanced registration through ARRT is required upon hire for IDTF centers; non-IDTF centers require it within the first 12 months of employment.
Meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which the technologist practices.
Skill in 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, ensuring information is documented and available to a licensed independent practitioner; verify informed consent when applicable.
Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
Understand and assist with MQSA regulations.
Apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients, self, and others.
Perform venipuncture and maintain intravenous access as prescribed, when needed or required.
Identify, prepare, and/or 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 practitioner instructions, when needed or required.
Provide education to patients, students, and other health care providers.
Perform ongoing quality assurance activities.
Identify, prepare, and position patients and perform procedures using established protocols or practitioner instructions to achieve high-quality images.
Provide or assist with physical breast inspection or palpation.
Determine image exposure factors.
Image pathologic breast specimens.
Maintain archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
Assist in maintaining supply inventory.
Instruct students and residents and perform preceptor duties as necessary.
Maintain the appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Use AIDET and HEAL practices when interacting with patients and customers.
Help 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.