Mammography Technologist Internal Only

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform Mammograms, localization procedures, etc., on patients. Perform quality control functions for mammography section according to MQSA standards. Maintain accurate and complete records on radiologists, technologists, and patients concerning mammography according to MQSA standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school with current ARRT registry and possessing a current New York State license of Radiologic Technology.
Must possess A.R.R.T. (M) registry or be registry eligible.
Must meet the initial mammography qualifications according to MQSA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Secretarial and organizational skills are necessary
Good written and verbal communication skills required
Computer knowledge required
Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues

Responsibilities

Perform Mammogram Examinations as per Radiologist protocol
Patient Education; Provide for patient comfort / cooperation w/equipment and procedure- stress importance of compression – provide general psychological support.
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is utilized when performing a task or responsibility associated with this position, which represents a potential occupational risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Appropriate PPEs shall include but not be limited to gloves, gown, goggles, laboratory coat, face shields or masks
The staff member demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational and safety-related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.
Works directly with Radiologists and other providers to maintain an effective and positive working relationship
Performs necessary quality control and maintenance on equipment according to MQSA requirements. This includes awareness of our process for calling in a service call on equipment
Ability to review prior breast/radiology images and/or reports and correlate relevant findings on current study
Identifies patients and follows time-out procedure per established department guidelines
Adheres to infection control policy
Understanding of patient positioning, machine controls and anatomical factors and how they relate to image quality to optimal quality images
Effectively and accurately relays patient history or current complaints to the interpreting Radiologist, assist in final diagnosis/recommendations
Ensures exams are verified and completed for charging on PACS/RIS systems
Maintain New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), American College of Radiology (ACR), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission (TJC) standards
Complete and update all employment requirements, including all required continuing education courses, continuing experience requirements, Employee Health, Radiology competencies, and credentials
Performs all functions of the modality within the scope of licensing requirements
Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues
Secretarial and organizational skills are necessary
Good written and verbal communication skills required
Computer knowledge required
Always follow HIPAA
Other duties as required