MAMMOGRAPHY TECH - MAMMOGRAPHY - FT DAYS (61573)

Mammography Tech - Mammography - FT Days (61573)

Maryville, IL 62062

Overview

Salary Range $29.32 - $46.41 Hourly Position Type Full Time (80 Hours) Job Shift Days Category Imaging and Diagnostics

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all time. To select appropriate technical factors limiting the need for re-exposure and in accordance with equipment operating guidelines.

To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with the hospital's Patient's Rights policies. Mammography skills to include: the ability to perform screening, diagnostic, coned down spot compression, magnification, implant displaced and specimen views, the ability to modify care according to age, and the ability to assist the physician with cyst aspirations, needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting
• Provides age specific care for adult and geriatric population.
• Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity
• Positions patient properly to visualize optimum breast tissue
• Accurately identifies images and includes patient history
• Proficiently operates Mammography and DEXA equipment
• Understands and performs QC tests if assigned by the supervisor
• Follows protocol for notifying patients of mammography results
• Records the receipt and return of all outside mammography images to original facility
• Assists physicians, and other technologists with procedures
• Maintains compliance with Patient Safety Goals
• Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards
• Documents all interventions and completes accurately and in a timely manner all exam information

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school.

Must be ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted.

Must be ARRT registered in Mammography.

Current BLS: Required