VIP Float Mammographer

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VIS Clinical Cool Springs

The Mammographer performs diagnostic mammographic procedures in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.

• 1. Performs all mammographic procedures and views according to established department protocols.
  • a. Performs all tasks associated with the proper execution of mammographic examination in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • b. Performs the appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load by shift.
  • c. Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, techniques, and labeling (patient identification, date, and markers).
  • d. Completes all documentation forms as required by department (completes incident forms and risk management forms in a timely manner).
  • e. Ensures that images are delivered to viewing areas, film file room, or PACS system in a timely fashion.
  • f. Performs necessary cleaning of room, cassettes, and equipment and restocks work area.
  • g. Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills as well as complete working knowledge of radiographic equipment within assigned area.
  • h. Participates in all quality control and quality assurance initiatives.
  • i. Accepts assignments from supervisor in a positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished even if they are not routine.
  • j. Provides radiation protection to patient, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards by wearing and maintaining dosimeter badge in a proper fashion and demonstrating knowledge of and compliance with radiation safety practices.
• 2. Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures, age range from adult to geriatric.
  • a. Demonstrates capability of explaining procedures to patient, considers patient's comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed.
  • b. Assists in identifying patient and family learning needs and provides pertinent information regarding the procedure that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient and significant other.
  • c. Provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient/significant other.
• 3. Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure that accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for the patient medical record and billing purposes.
• 4. Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • a. Performs quality assurance procedures as directed.
  • b. Provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs.
  • c. Records all equipment downtimes in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to departmental procedures.
• 5. Communicates with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of diagnostic mammographic procedures to exchange pertinent patient information.
  • a. Assists in scheduling exams in courteous and efficient manner.
  • b. Communicates identified patient related problems using the appropriate chain of command.
• 6. Contributes to a positive work environment and demonstrates a teamwork effort.
  • a. Works effectively as a team.
  • b. Displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands.
  • c.…