Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Operates mammography radiographic equipment; positions patients, processes images, maintains and cleans equipment. Performs various diagnostic x-ray exams. Maintains required documentation.

Job Responsibility

• * Essential functions:
  • Performs high quality procedures while providing excellent patient care.
  • Greets patients with courtesy and respect using patient identification and scripting protocols.
  • Assures room is prepared prior to start of procedure.
  • Explains procedures to all patients.
  • Practices universal precautions at all times.
  • Treats all patients in a kind, courteous and professional manner.
  • Makes every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate “walk-in or add-on” patients in a timely fashion.
  • Communicates with patient throughout visit; keeps patient well informed.
  • Releases patient with appropriate follow-up information.
  • Respects confidentiality regarding patient records.
  • Ensures patient trust by presenting neat and professional medical image through appropriate dress and grooming.
  • Positions patient in mammography machine and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified areas requested by the physician.
  • Moves equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
  • Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.Insures their work area is clean and organized at all times and in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
  • Keeps up with the flow of mammography screenings exams which are performed at 15 minute intervals and diagnostic exams which are performed at 30 minute intervals.
  • Maintains cleanliness of assigned machine and room on a daily basis.
  • Reviews the policy and procedures stated in the manual.
  • Performs Quality Control functions as needed.
  • Prepares room for interventional procedure fully prior to radiologist entering room.
  • Practices universal precautions at all times.
  • Disposes of sharps and cleans room following procedure.
  • Performs and assists radiologist with all interventional procedures following proper training.These include stereo tactic guided procedures, ultrasound guided procedures, needle localizations and galactography.
  • Observes departmental radiation safety procedures to maintain occupational exposure as low as reasonable achievable (ALARA).
  • Proficient in all aspects of the RIS and PACS systems.
  • Routinely uses RIS tracking system as well as PACS system to verify proper transfer of images to PACS system.
  • Interfaces with patient, staff and physicians both within and external to the department to facilitate the improvement of the patient experience in every possible way.
  • Works continuously to improve Press Ganey scores via patient satisfaction.
• * Infection Control:
  • Correctly and consistently follows department procedures for cleaning and disinfecting external scan heads.
  • Keeps room/work station neat, orderly and clean per IC and departmental standards.
  • Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination during special procedures.
• * Supplemental Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintains proper inventory of all supplies necessary for assigned modality.
  • Provides on the job instructions to other imaging technologists or students.
  • Coordinates preventative maintenance of equipment when necessary.
• Performs related duties as required

*ADA Essential Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, walking, positioning; frequent stooping, bending, stretching, lifting, positioning, pulling, pushing, and turning.

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in mammography, required.
• Minimum two (2) years work experience in mammography, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).