MAMMOGRAPHY TECH-CERT

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs complex mammography, breast biopsy, and other breast imaging procedures, applying appropriate ionizing radiation, positioning, compression, and image-processing techniques to produce high-quality diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation. The role also helps maintain a safe Breast Center environment and performs the duties of a Mammography Radiology Technologist in an outpatient diagnostic setting. The position is PRN/occasional, with variable hours per pay period and varied shifts. The technologist performs screening, diagnostic, and minimally invasive breast imaging procedures; operates and performs quality control on assigned imaging and image-recording equipment; and independently completes physician orders, including patient transport, clerical documentation, scanning parameters, image acquisition and filming, and preparation for physician interpretation. The role includes patient identification and assessment, history-taking, consent verification, patient instruction, safe positioning, and attention to patients’ physical and psychological needs. The technologist follows applicable safety, infection-prevention, aseptic technique, universal precaution, medication-use, time-out, and HIPAA procedures; maintains required records and data; and supports supply management, quality improvement, and ongoing education. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) must be maintained, and BLS is performed as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform routine screening, diagnostic, minimally invasive breast imaging, and breast biopsy procedures using appropriate equipment, positioning, and procedure protocols.
Apply appropriate radiation, compression, positioning, and image-processing techniques to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
Operate assigned breast imaging and image-recording equipment and perform required quality control.
Complete physician orders, including patient transport, required clerical work, physician-defined scanning parameters, image acquisition and filming, and preparation for physician interpretation.
Follow procedures for medication preparation and use and required time-outs before minimally invasive breast procedures.
Obtain and document pertinent clinical information and technical findings for physician review and order clarification.
Identify and screen patients; obtain patient history; and complete and verify consents, informed consent, or permits as needed.
Provide procedural explanations, written documentation, and patient instructions to support cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Position patients and equipment to demonstrate the area of interest while protecting patient safety, comfort, and ability; use immobilization and protective equipment and apply ALARA principles.
Assess and monitor patients and address their physical and psychological needs during breast procedures.
Use aseptic and sterile technique, universal precautions, and appropriate infection-prevention processes.
Maintain patient records, reports, files, data entry, and statistical information in accordance with HIPAA and established processes.
Manage supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering according to established processes.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient, physician, and other customer needs, and coordinate patient transitions across the hospital and campus locations.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and provide BLS as needed.
Complete annual education assignments, work toward goals and objectives, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; perform other duties as assigned.