Mammography Technologist

Christ Hospital • Cincinnati, OH

48d

About The Position

Operates x-Ray and Mammography equipment to produce high quality images.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiology Technology, and/or has completed on the job experience/training which allows the technologist to obtain certification.
• ARRT Registered Technologist
• Certified Mammographer
• Ohio Licensure
• CPR Certification - bi-annually

Responsibilities

• Performs high - images
• Utilizes radiation safety protection measures.
• Practices cleanliness to equipment and room.
• Documents on patient history sheet pertinent patient information such as scars, moles, location of lumps, etc.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Tracks exams in the Radiology Information Systems.
• Treats everyone in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Greets patients with a smile.
• Does not discuss patient's condition in public.
• Handles customer complaints objectively and routes them properly.
• Does not display negative sentiments in front of patients.
• Attempts to expedite house patient tests.
• Explains test to patient; engages patient in brief conversation to relax her.
• Shows empathy for patient.
• Uses discretion when communicating with patients.
• Does not keep patient waiting while conducting personal conversations with fellow workers.
• Properly explains special procedures to patients obtains consent in accordance with hospital policy.
• Properly prepares all paperwork necessary before performing patient's mammogram.
• Obtains patient's signature on release form and then faxes for previous outside films.
• Answers phone using correct courteous manner.
• Credits/cancels in RIS.
• Properly uses RIS according to Breast Center protocol.
• Provides for mobility of patient through any needed physical through any needed physical assistance.
• Speaks distinctly to patient.
• Maintains patient's privacy.
• Aware of patient loss of strength and flexibility.
• Attempts to reduce patient's anxiety and fears.
• Explains procedure to patient and ascertains patient understands instructions recognizing that there is a decrease in mental performance and speed.
• Recognizes patient's decreased tolerance to hot/cold and provides patient comfort.
• Is careful in positioning realizing that skin is fragile.
• Speaks distinctly, but does not raise voice unless patient has a hearing loss.
• Maintains patient privacy.
• Attempts to reduce patient's anxiety and fears.
• Provides for mobility of patient through any needed physical assistance.
• Repeats instructions if necessary - recognizing decrease in memory and slowing of mental functions.
• Provides assistance in guiding patient into equipment as a result of decreased vision and depth perception.
• Notifies patient of need to return for additional imaging studies.
• Notifies physician's office if a biopsy is recommended.
• Prepares all necessary paperwork for core needle biopsies and/or needle localization.
• Contacts physician's office, pathology departments, and/or the patient for follow-up biopsy results on the studies not performed at TCH.
• Performs bone densitometry exams (if applicable).
• Performs diagnostic x-Ray exams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees