MAMMOGRAPHY TECH-CERT

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs complex mammography, breast biopsy, and other breast imaging procedures using appropriate ionizing radiation, positioning, compression, and processing techniques to obtain high-quality diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe Breast Center environment and performing routine screening, diagnostic, and minimally invasive breast imaging procedures. The technologist operates and applies quality control to breast imaging and image-recording equipment, follows procedure protocols, and selects appropriate equipment and data manipulation to achieve desired imaging results. The technologist identifies and screens patients; obtains patient histories; verifies and completes required consents and permits; and provides instructions and procedural education to promote cooperation and reduce anxiety. The role positions patients and equipment to best demonstrate the area of interest while respecting patient safety, comfort, and ability, using immobilization and protective equipment and ALARA principles. It also includes patient assessment and monitoring, maintaining confidential records in accordance with HIPAA, entering and maintaining data, coordinating patient transitions, and responding to patient, family, physician, and other customer needs. The technologist follows Joint Commission procedures for medication preparation and use during minimally invasive breast procedures and follows required time-out policies. Additional duties include aseptic and sterile technique, infection prevention, supply charging and stock maintenance, vendor ordering, annual education, participation in quality improvement initiatives, maintaining current Basic Life Support (BLS), and performing BLS as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be registered with ARRT (R).
Must obtain and maintain ARRT (M) within six months.
Must hold and maintain state licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Perform routine screening, diagnostic, and minimally invasive breast imaging procedures using appropriate equipment, positioning, and procedure protocols.
Perform complex tasks associated with operating an Accredited Breast Center and its equipment to produce high-quality breast images.
Apply appropriate ionizing radiation, positioning, compression, and processing techniques to obtain diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation.
Follow Joint Commission procedures for medication preparation and usage during minimally invasive breast procedures and follow time-out policy before procedures.
Obtain and document pertinent clinical information and technical findings for physician review, order clarification, and follow-through.
Manage supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering according to established processes.
Operate and perform quality control of scanning and image-recording equipment; select associated equipment and data manipulation to achieve desired results.
Carry physician orders through completion, including patient transport, clerical tasks, physician-defined scanning parameters, image acquisition and filming, and physician interpretation.
Practice aseptic and sterile technique, use universal precautions as appropriate, and apply infection-prevention techniques and processes.
Identify and screen patients; obtain patient histories; complete and verify consents, informed consent, and permits as needed.
Provide patient instructions and education, explain procedures, and provide written procedure documentation as appropriate.
Position patients and equipment for mammography, breast biopsies, and other breast imaging, using immobilization and protective equipment and ALARA principles while respecting patient safety, comfort, and ability.
Address patients’ psychological and physical needs and perform patient assessment and monitoring.
Complete required data entry and maintain records, statistical data, and confidential patient files in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Respond appropriately and promptly to patient, physician, and other customer needs; coordinate patient transitions throughout the hospital and other campus locations.
Complete annual education assignments, work toward goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and perform BLS as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; perform other duties as assigned.