Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures performs screening mammograms as well as highly specialized diagnostic mammography tests and assists physicians during specialized breast procedures.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience at the level of a certified Mammography Technologist.
Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
Mammographic Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch.
A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a certified Mammography Technologist providing clinical support to physicians (radiologists, surgeons, and other specialists) during image-guided diagnostic and invasive breast procedures (e.g., stereotactic biopsies, MRI-guided breast biopsies, needle localizations, galactograms).
Certificate of completion from a venipuncture training course or program.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians (radiologist, surgeons, and other specialists) in performing image guided diagnostic and invasive breast procedures (e.g. stereotactic biopsy, MRI breast biopsies, needle localization, galactograms).
Receives and reviews physician's request for mammography procedure and identifies the patient per department policy.
Reviews brief breast health history and confirms correct study is ordered and performed.
Performs screening and diagnostic mammography.
Checks the operation of equipment daily and reports malfunction to a supervisor immediately.
Sets up examination room, materials and equipment including selection of appropriate grids, collimators, cassettes, compression paddles, syringes, contrast media, and catheters specified in equipment and procedure manuals.
Operates mammographic and tomographic units.
Selects and computes machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex, implants, and tissue density.
Selects proper compression paddle, positions equipment at proper angle, and applies appropriate compression to breast.
Positions the patient accurately when the patient cannot be moved, deviates from basic positioning guidelines by angulating the X-ray tube and the detector to avoid injury, discomfort, pain, or intruding the sterile field during procedures.
Elicits the cooperation of patients by explaining the procedure and attempts to comfort those who fear mammographic examinations by providing assurance.
Evaluates patient's condition and applies immobilizing devices when the patient is unable to cooperate for proper positioning.
Uses equipment and lead shields, such as thyroid shields and aprons, following State requirements for radiation protection purposes.
Provides technical mentorship in the clinical training of new mammography technologists and students.