Mammography Technologist

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, MO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing radiographic mammograms by the application of ionizing radiation to produce quality radiographs as would be required under a variety of conditions. This role requires one month of on-the-job training in mammography. The technologist will produce quality mammograms, perform requests for special views, and prepare files for the radiologist. They will also obtain outside previous or comparison exams, gather complete patient histories, and maintain a log of all patients. A good knowledge of breast anatomy is essential. The role involves assisting in the main department when time allows, adapting to flexible working hours, and recalling patients who require additional imaging. Ensuring images are correctly transferred from PACS to the Sectra workstation is crucial. The technologist will perform Quality Assurance testing on equipment, operate a dry laser printer, and schedule diagnostic breast exams. Familiarity with mammography protocols for all radiologists is necessary. Responsibilities include proof-reading mammogram reports in RIS for errors and ensuring corrections are made, generating BIRADS letters for patients, and burning CDs from Sectra for biopsies. Professional behavior with patients and employees, maintaining a positive attitude, and contributing to department goals are expected. The role also includes performing other assigned job duties, complying with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy, adhering to OSHA and Springfield Clinic training requirements, and providing excellent customer service in line with the SC Way customer service philosophy.

Requirements

Must have one-month on-the-job training mammography.
Good knowledge of breast anatomy.
Graduate of an approved A.C.R school.
Current licensure with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
Registered and in good standing in both Radiography and Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
If transitioning internally from a Radiologic Tech position, will also accept successful completion of a Mammography Tech program, ARRT-Radiography, and successful registration as ARRT-Mammography within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform radiographic mammograms by the application of ionizing radiation to produce quality radiographs.
Produce quality mammograms and be able to perform requests for special views.
Prepare files for radiologist to read.
Obtain outside previous or comparison exams.
Obtain complete history from patients.
Keep log of all patients.
Help out in the main department when time allows.
Recall patients that require additional imaging.
Make sure images have been pushed from PACS to Sectra workstation.
Perform Quality Assurance testing on equipment as required.
Operate dry laser printer.
Schedule diagnostic breast exams.
Be familiar with mammography protocols for all radiologists.
Proof-read mammogram reports in RIS for errors and have corrections made.
Generate BIRADS letters to be sent to patients.
Burn CD from Sectra for biopsies.
Demonstrate professional behavior with patients and employees.
Maintain positive attitude in working to achieve department goals.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.