Mammography Technologist; Mammo Tech PRN - Women's Imaging Center's - Maryview Medical Center

Overview

Bon Secours is a network dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. The team embraces a call to provide compassionate care, and offers opportunities to work with others who share common values to extend care to our communities.

The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist), ACR (American College of Radiology) and MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program). They will perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician.

• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
• Correlates patientb9s clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider. Conveys patientb9s clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Certification and Registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred upon hire, or must obtain within six months of hire)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care) (required)

Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred)

1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred)

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred);
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

None

• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 0%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 0%
Climbing 0%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 1-33%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 34-66%

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination);
Perform shift work;
Maneuver weight of patients;
Hear alarms/telephone;
Reach above shoulder;
Repetitive arm/hand movements;
Finger Dexterity;
Color Vision;
Depth perception

Hazards - Use of latex products;
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents;
Exposure to moving mechanical parts;
Exposure to dust/fumes;
Exposure to potential electrical shock;
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy;
Exposure to high pitched noises

Patient centered care;
Monitor patient conditions during examination;
Record patient medical histories;
Working within an interdisciplinary team;
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