Mammography Technologist

Major Responsibilities

Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms on physician referred or self recommended patients according to established clinical protocols and MQSA Quality Guidelines.

• Delivers patient care in accordance with department/hospital standards; changes to adapt to customer/department needs.
• Ensures images are properly labeled.
• Applies radiation protection to patient in accordance with accepted radiation protection standards for mammography.
• Selects technical factors to ensure appropriate capture of digital images.

• Prepares and processes patient clinical and demographic information, using Pen Rad and ensures the accuracy of historic and current information.
• Secures or arranges for mammography films performed elsewhere to be sent to the Advocate Center for Breast Care.
• Documents patient and family history and other pertinent clinical information in Pen Rad computer database designed for this purpose.
• Provides accurate notes detailing any comments, unique circumstances or observations in Pen Rad that will aid the radiologist in dictating the mammographic report.
• Documents the presence of a physical lump, moles or other skin lesions with BB markers and draws or labels breast diagrams in Pen Rad, indicating location of anatomical scars, prior surgical sites or other abnormalities.
• Documents procedure information in Pen Rad.
• Verifies proper procedure charge has been entered in Rad Net Computer System and corrects if necessary.
• Able to perform patient query functions using Rad Net and Pen Rad systems.
• Reviews previous mammographic reports and digital images to establish insight into how the current study is to be performed.

• Prepares mammographic images, scans documentation and determines when radiographic exam adheres to department standard for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Ensures historical images are available for review by the Radiologist.
• Ensures the presence of any previous diagnostic or pathology reports.
• Prepares current images for dictation by ensuring proper image identification and scanning orders into PACS.
• Provides accurate notes detailing any comments, unique circumstances or observations in Pen Rad that will aid the Radiologist in dictating the mammographic report.

• Provides pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure education and instruction to the patient appropriate to the patient's needs and requirements.
• Participates in advanced mammographic procedures such as wire localization, galactograms, stereotactic biopsy and specimen radiographs.
• Demonstrates how the equipment operates, uses compression, and addresses patient questions; identifies anxious or fearful patients.
• Describes in detail the process by which images will be processed and read by Radiologists and how diagnostic reports are communicated to the referring physician and how layman reports are sent to patients home, received via e-mail, or phone call.
• Maintains patient modesty and confidentiality throughout the patient visit.
• Offers to assist patients in seeking additional information or resources beyond the mammography service.
• Properly labels and identifies specimens to go to lab.

• Accurately documents pathology forms.
• Calls for specimen pickup when necessary.

• Delivery of patient care with a "Service First" approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering questions from all customers in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Takes an active role in ensuring the general appearance of the department meets "service first" requirements.
• Maintains positive customer relations following prescribed department policies.
• Participates in team problem solving to improve patient care, department operations, image quality, interdepartmental relationships and employee satisfaction.

• Performs mammography equipment quality control and quality assurance tests established to meet MQSA Quality Control/Quality Assurance Standards and equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Performs start-up and…