Mammographer

Job Summary:


Operates mammography equipment to produce radiographic images of the breast for screening exams under the general supervision of a radiologist.


Job Responsibilities:


-Performs timely screening mammography, with less than 5% repeat rate.


-Enters accurate patient history and charges off exam.


-Explains exam in a manner patient can understand, gains patient cooperation and reduces patient anxiety.


-Complies with all departmental and hospital policies.


-Performs other duties as required by lead technologist or manager.


-Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited, and standard policies/protocols have been established.


-Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers.


-Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.


-Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.


-Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.


Required Skills & Experience:


-Zero (0) - six (6) months of related experience.


-Competent to perform screening mammograms on men and women of mammography age 18 - 100 years.


-Demonstrated skills and knowledge of mammography unit and basic positioning skills.


-Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.


-Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.


-Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.


Preferred Skills & Experience:


-N/A

Required Education:


-Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.


-Must have completed or will complete within nine months from hire date, 40 hours documented training specific to mammography and 8 hours modality specific digital training in accordance with Mammograph Quality Standards Act.


Preferred Education:


-N/A

Required Certification & Licensure:


-Registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must be ARRT Certified in Mammography within nine months from date of hire.


Preferred Certification & Licensure:


-N/A