Mammography Tech-Cert

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs complex mammography, breast biopsy, and other breast imaging procedures using appropriate radiation, positioning, compression, and image-processing techniques to obtain high-quality diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. The technologist helps maintain a safe Breast Center environment and performs duties associated with operating an Accredited Breast Center and its equipment. This is a full-time position at Parkwest Medical Center, working 80 hours per pay period on the day shift. The role involves screening, diagnostic, and minimally invasive breast imaging procedures; patient preparation and education; image acquisition and quality control; documentation; and coordination of patient care. The technologist follows applicable safety, infection-prevention, consent, medication, and privacy policies and participates in required education and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Must be registered with ARRT (R).
Must obtain and maintain ARRT (M) within six months.
Must hold state licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification; no minimum education level is specified.

Responsibilities

Perform duties of a Mammography Radiology Technologist.
Perform routine screening, diagnostic, and minimally invasive breast imaging procedures using appropriate equipment, positioning, and procedure protocols.
Follow Joint Commission procedures for medication preparation and use during minimally invasive breast procedures, and follow time-out policy before such procedures.
Obtain and document pertinent clinical information and technical findings for physician review, order clarification, and follow-through.
Follow established processes for supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering.
Operate breast imaging equipment and perform related tasks to produce high-quality images, selecting appropriate equipment and data manipulation based on factors affecting acquisition.
Operate and perform quality control for scanning and image-recording equipment specific to the work area.
Complete physician orders independently, including patient transport, clerical tasks, physician-defined scanning parameters, image acquisition and filming, and preparation for physician interpretation.
Use aseptic or sterile technique, universal precautions, and appropriate infection-prevention processes.
Identify and screen patients; obtain patient history; and complete and verify consents, informed consent, or permits as needed.
Instruct and educate patients to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety during examinations.
Position patients for mammography, breast biopsies, and other breast imaging using immobilization and protective equipment, applying ALARA principles and respecting patient safety, comfort, and ability.
Address patients’ psychological and physical needs during breast procedures and assess and monitor patients.
Complete required data entry, maintain records, and provide statistical data.
Maintain confidential patient records, reports, and files in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Explain procedures to patients and families or provide written procedural documentation.
Respond appropriately and promptly to the needs of patients, physicians, and other customers.
Coordinate patients’ transitions throughout the hospital and other campus locations.
Complete required annual education assignments and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS); perform BLS as needed.
Work toward goals and objectives, participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested, follow policies, procedures, and safety standards, and perform other assigned duties.