Mammography Tech AMG

Overview

Major Responsibilities — Determination of appropriate mammography technique and position for patients using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum film quality.

• Positions patient, adjusts equipment, immobilization and support devices as necessary, using courtesy at all times.
• Determines appropriate mammography technique based on anatomy and patient condition to obtain quality films to provide radiologists with a diagnostic tool.
• Operates advanced and sophisticated mammography/radiographic equipment.
• Maintains supplies needed to ensure adequate levels within the department; prepares mammography room by stocking supplies.
• Alerts department supervisor immediately of equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains a timely flow of scheduled patients, emergencies and unscheduled add-on patients; secures patient history for radiologist information and records on appropriate form.
• Maintains positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette following prescribed standards.
• Provides adequate shielding to every patient in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Demonstrates rapport and assists others when necessary.
• Maintains patient records, answers phones and schedules exams; labels all mammograms following department criteria and standards.
• Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is obtained.
• Performs quality control activities according to ACR guidelines; documents results and notifies supervisor when malfunctions occur or when processor quality control has exceeded boundaries.
• Competent to perform film reviews and determine if additional views are necessary; identifies artifacts on film and assists in problem solving.
• Maintains a professional manner in relating to patients, physicians, family members, etc.

• Ensures a secure and safe patient/work environment by maintaining awareness of safety hazards; adheres to department procedures regarding patient safety.
• Maintains housekeeping and cleanliness of designated work areas; reports spills and follows department policy on exposure prevention.
• Uses Universal Precautions and protects self against bodily fluid contact; follows lifting policy to prevent injuries.

• Participates in professional development by attending in services and continuing education programs appropriate to department goals; participates in department problem solving and interdepartmental relationships.
• Maintains current ARRT mammography and radiology certification and IDNS licensure; participates in team problem solving to improve quality; attends department inservice programs to maintain technical competence; attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification; maintains required CME credits for ARRT, IDNS, MQSA and other governing agencies.
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.

• 3 years of Radiography experience required;
  Mammography experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Information System.
• Ability to anticipate patient, employee and department needs and refer for action.
• Good communication skills.
• Licensed Radiographic Technologist by the IDNS; CPR certification; ARRT registered in radiography and mammography.

• Radiation exposure; ability to work weekends; ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients.
• May be exposed to infectious disease and hazardous materials.
• Must be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups; prior experience with various age groups preferred.
• If position has direct patient care, lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance; for lifts over 35 pounds or when patient cannot assist, use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate present.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.