Mammographer - Imaging Float Pool, casual

Mammographer - Imaging Float Pool, casual at Ohio Health summary:

The Mammographer in the Imaging Float Pool conducts mammogram exams, ensures quality images, and provides patient care during procedures. They assist radiologists with stereotactic biopsies and perform quality control on mammography equipment to meet regulatory standards. This role requires adherence to FDA and American College of Radiology guidelines and maintaining accurate records.

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Job Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for producing good quality exams in a timely manner while practicing good patient care and maintaining accurate patient records. The position assures the Mammography program meets all FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act and American College of Radiology requirements and standards.

Responsibilities And Duties:

75%
Conducts Mammograms;
Escorts patient to the room, completes proper documentation, and explains procedure to patient prior to mammogram procedure. Takes images for interpretation. Verifies images are of good technical quality.
15%
Assists radiologist with stereotactic biopsy and needle localizations to include: machine calibration, sterile field set-up, explaining procedure to patient, offering consolation and ensuring comfort to the patient during procedure.
10%
Performs quality control and assurance practices. Schedules preventative maintenance and calibration on equipment and schedules necessary repairs. Assures all mammography manuals are kept up-to-date. Keeps accurate and current QC logs to document variances, investigates and corrects any abnormal QC occurrences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional

Job Description:

BLSC
- Basic Life Support Certification

ARRT
- American Registry of Technologists

Field of Study:
Applied Science, Radiology, Mammography, AMA, JRCERT

Years of experience: 1

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Dawson Supplemental Staff

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Keywords:

mammography, radiologic technologist, patient care, FDA Mammography Quality Standards, stereotactic biopsy, medical imaging, quality control, BLS certification, ARRT certified, radiology technician