MG Mammography Tech

Brown Medicine•Dartmouth, MA

12d•$40 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Lead Mammography Technologist and Mammography Manager, and following ACR standards of practice, the Mammography Technologist performs examinations using low-dose radiation to produce high-resolution, high-contrast images and assists radiologists with invasive breast procedures. The technologist maintains a clean, orderly work area and performs routine clerical tasks. Employees are expected to role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence when working with patients, customers, and colleagues. The role includes instructing and positioning patients, reviewing or recording pertinent histories and clinical data, applying radiation-protection principles, selecting appropriate technical factors and equipment, and producing diagnostic-quality screening and diagnostic mammography images. The technologist also assists physicians with specialized procedures, supports equipment quality-control testing, maintains supplies and examination rooms, checks upcoming diagnostic appointments for workflow readiness, and provides guidance to mammography students. The position requires professional conduct, respect for patients, and protection of confidential information.

Requirements

Two years of formal training at an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Mammography.
Maintain requirements established by the Mammography Quality Standards Act and the American College of Radiology.
Current, valid Massachusetts Department of Health license to practice.
Current AHA CPR certification for BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Conceptual ability to determine how to obtain requested mammography images of acceptable diagnostic quality based on each case.
Analytical skills to determine the best method of obtaining desired results.
Interpersonal skills to work amicably with radiologists, technologists, clerical staff, and referring physicians.
Knowledge and skills to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care process.

Responsibilities

Instruct patients about procedures and positioning, and answer questions within the technologist’s scope of practice.
Review and/or record pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data.
Apply ALARA radiation-protection principles, including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
Select appropriate technical factors and paddles as recommended by Hologic.
Check mammography equipment and accessories to ensure they are operating properly.
Verify patient identification on images and ensure requisitions are complete for billing.
Operate mammography equipment according to procedure to produce high-quality images safely.
Perform screening and diagnostic mammography, including additional views required by the procedure manual.
Assist physicians with specialized examinations, including pre-operative needle localization and large-core stereotactic breast biopsy, using sterile technique when indicated and following established guidelines.
Stock supplies and equipment for mammography procedures and stock dressing rooms with gowns or robes.
Keep work areas and departments clean and orderly, clean rooms after examinations, and clean screens weekly.
Ensure examination rooms are supplied with necessary equipment and materials.
Assist with daily equipment quality-control testing to meet Mammography Quality Standards Act requirements and support efficient patient flow.
Review upcoming diagnostic examinations through Tech Checks, including order correctness, Epic data accuracy, and availability of prior images.
Treat patients respectfully and maintain confidentiality in accordance with the code of ethics.
Provide guidance to mammography students in positioning, technique, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.