Mammography Technologist-Per Diem

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Job Title:
Multimodality Tech - Mammography Tech Department:
Medical Imaging

Reports to:
Director of Medical Imaging Revision Date: 8/26/2022

Status:
Non-Exempt Position Supervised:
None

The Mammographer performs routine and/or specialized diagnostic imaging exams. Follow established Medical Imaging requirements and regulations to ensure safe patient care and to ensure safety of all. Works collaboratively with healthcare team, and independently while also interacting with all patients from newborn through geriatrics.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Obtain and examine requisition for radiographic procedure in order to be aware of study requested and patient’s condition. Consistently produce mammograms and radiographs of diagnostic quality.
• Question patients before procedure to obtain history; ask female patients as to pregnancy; document all relevant information.
• Always check patient e procedure is performed.
• Solicit and/or check consent forms and screening sheets assuring that patients have had no allergic reactions or other contraindications to radiographic contrast media.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of human structure and function, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic exposure, and specialized techniques as required.
• Calculate proper voltage, current, and exposure time; select proper film and place proper markers on cassettes; refer to department procedure manual and reference material to obtain required views.
• Operate mammographic and radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination. Take images following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Perform collimation, position x‑ray tube at correct distance and angulations from patient’s body part in order to present a clear, undistorted view to produce a radiograph of diagnostic quality.
• Perform basic nursing functions in regard to patient care.
• Perform mammography in an efficient and compassionate manner, alleviating anxiety while adhering to MQSA standards and department schedule.
• Understand ACR/MQSA criteria for mammography screening sheets.
• Maintain eligibility to take the Mammography Certification with the ARRT.
• Participate in Mammography follow‑up procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of Quality Assurance procedures with regard to mammography.
• Schedule mammography studies according to departmental policies.
• Be familiar with all ACR/MQSA regulations pertaining to mammography accreditation.
• Maintain familiarity of Quality Assurance requirements of all equipment in assigned area.
• Perform aseptic technique and procedures pertaining to all exams.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to dressing and x‑ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during scan.
• Ensure equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Practice Manager or supervisor.
• Perform related administrative duties including completing necessary forms, and maintaining procedure logs.
• Retrieve orders from and input related data into the electronic medical record.
• Maintain adequate supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for the completion of all procedures scheduled during the shift without…