Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Mammography

Job Title

Mammography Technologist

Duties

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Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Accurately operates mammography, diagnostic x-ray, and bone densitometry imaging equipment to obtain screening mammography, diagnostic x-rays, and DEXA examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes.
• Incumbent works under the supervision of the Chief Technologist and rotates all responsibilities within the Mammography section. Incumbent works independently and confers with Radiologists and Lead Interpreting Physician on more difficult problems.
• Knowledge of breast anatomy and physiology including location, appearance, and function of the breast, and knowledge of changes to the breast caused by common medical and surgical diseases. Performs Mammography imaging to include screening mammograms and Quality Assurance imaging.
• Incumbent works independently on most exams but confers with Chief Technologist, Radiologists and Lead Interpreting Physician on more difficult problems.
• The incumbent is responsible for the performance of a variety of complex mammography radiographic exams. These include, but are not limited to, screening and diagnostic mammography exams. The incumbent is responsible for the quality and quantity of imaging examinations, and for ensuring proficiency and compliance of staff to all service, facility, and accreditation standards for breast imaging.
• Obtains images of sufficiently high quality most useful to the interpreting radiologist. The incumbent must evaluate the patient body habitus based on the patient's age, size, condition of skin (placing markers if indicated), position limiting disabilities and previous breast augmentation or surgeries to determine proper exposure technique settings. The incumbent must also evaluate the patient to determine the most effective method of communication with the patient.
• Positions patients accurately, applying knowledge of anatomy and imaging equipment to provide optimal visualization. Incorporates equipment components to obtain all required visualization, including angulations, compression paddles, and manipulation of imaging factors.
• Performs diagnostic mammograms on patients with identified breast problems. Performs additional mammographic projections from protocol or direction from Radiologist. This procedure requires extensive knowledge of special projections and non-standard patient positioning that is essential to resolve identified problems.
• Must recognize and accommodate for patients with post radiation changes, as well as patients who have undergone mastectomies.
• Identifies patients using two patient identifiers in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintains a clean work area. Cleans/disinfects the equipment between patients consistent with manufacturer instructions and facility infection control policies.
• Stocks room with supplies needed to perform examinations and provide emergency treatments. Prepares the room and equipment necessary prior to each patient examination.
• Provides guidance on scheduling to support staff, including coordination of Community Care tests and procedures as necessary.
• Point of contact for surveyors from outside agencies such as JCAHO, ACR, VISN and VHA when necessary.
• Guide/coach other technologists when necessary, i.e. training on QA/QC protocols, difficult or complex exams, importing outside images workflow, etc. Maintain and encourage an environment of teamwork and a positive workplace.
• Performs procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologist and other medical officers. The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.
• Incumbent is compliant with RME cleaning according to policy and manufacturer's guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00 pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized