Mammography Technologist - Full Time 80 Hours / Pay period, 10 Hour Shifts- BARS
About The Position
Under minimal supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Mammography Technologist performs radiographic studies of breast tissue. The role opens and closes the unit, prepares exam paperwork, and performs related duties. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The technologist prepares equipment, supplies, and paperwork for scheduled exams; welcomes and educates patients; conducts examinations and checks image quality; prepares patient files for radiologist review; and maintains the department, equipment, and supplies. The position also involves quality assurance activities, assisting with procedures and biopsies, and keeping current with developments in radiography and mammography.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree required.
- Registration in Diagnostic Radiology required.
- ARRT registration in Mammography must be obtained within one year of hire.
- Communication, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
- Basic math, grammar, and spelling skills.
- Ability to cope with confrontation and manage multiple priorities in stressful situations.
- Ability to assist with problem resolution and work alone.
- Patience, flexibility, and adaptability to shift work.
- Ability to work in close and crowded areas.
- Ability to make fast decisions under pressure and remain calm when faced with others’ anger, fear, or hostility.
- Ability to concentrate and cope with a high level of stress.
- Knowledge of setup and procedures used for stereotactic needle localization.
- Ability to acquire spot magnification and other specialized breast views.
Responsibilities
- Open the unit each morning; turn on, prepare, and test equipment; organize paperwork and supplies; and report repair or additional testing needs to a supervisor or physicist.
- Greet patients, take a brief history, explain exams, answer questions, address concerns, and inform patients about mammograms and self-breast exams.
- Conduct radiographic examinations, develop and quality-check images, determine whether additional views or radiologist consultation are needed, and release patients after verifying x-ray readability.
- Prepare patient files for radiologist review, including compiling films and records and ensuring the patient history form is attached and complete.
- Maintain a clean, orderly department and dark room, and ensure materials, supplies, and chemicals are stocked.
- Close and secure the unit as needed, store materials correctly, and leave machines clean and ready for use.
- Maintain current knowledge in radiography and mammography and attend lectures or seminars to learn and communicate new findings to patients.
- Perform radiography and ancillary duties as directed, participate in quality assurance and quality control activities, and coordinate and communicate with Radiology areas.
- Perform quality assurance testing of x-ray machines and processors and maintain records of daily testing.
- Assist doctors with procedures and biopsies, including stereotactic needle localization procedures.
- Acquire spot magnification and other specialized breast views to aid radiologist diagnosis.
- Maintain unsupervised access to medication rooms for stocking or retrieving supplies.
- Provide outstanding customer service consistent with the organization’s mission, values, and standards.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, the Code of Ethics, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
