Mammographer-Searcy Breast Center

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Searcy Breast Center RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A.
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Mammographer Department: prn
Reports To: Breast Center Supervisor Location: SBC
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved by: Approved Date:

SUMMARY: Performs and conducts quality mammograms in a safe and timely manner, as ordered by the patient's referring physician and/or as directed by radiologist by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.
This position is a safety sensitive position.

1. Conducts and administers appropriate mammography exams and intervention procedures requested by the referring physician utilizing proper techniques and position for the area being examined.

2. Obtains a medical history and explain procedure being performed to patient.

3. Prepares and assists patient for procedure ensuring the exam and any instructions are explained to the patient prior to the procedure.

4. Assists with interventional procedures where applicable

5. Maintains patient's record in EMR.

6. Assists with quality control and image assessment

7. Maintains cleans, sanitizes and schedules preventive maintenance to insure good working condition of equipment.

8. Notifies OC Tech and/or service engineers of equipment malfunctions and maintains a log of equipment procedures.

9. Maintains a well-stocked and clean area.

10. Maintains ARRT registry, State certification and CPR certification.

11. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Supplemental Functions:
A. Serves as backup relief for other radiologic areas as needed.
B. Assists front office staff with clerical support such as, filing, order supplies, etc.
C. Conducts quality control procedures.
D. Maintaining paperwork necessary for the mammo tracking system and
regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of approved school of radiologic technology; specific registry or training in mammography. At least one year of hospital or clinic experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and medical reports and procedures. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, staff or physicians. Ability to prepare documentation and records.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
A.R.R.T and Arkansas R.T. licensure required; Mammography registry preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good communication and organizational skills; concise decision-making skills. Excellent communication skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger/handle/feel; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; focus adjustment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a radiologic office environment. The employee is frequently at risk of radiation, and works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally at risk of electrical shock and exposed to fumes/airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Position Requirements:

Graduate from Approved School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT (R) (M)

Arkansas Operators License

Current CPR certification