Mammography Technologist I

Performs radiographic/mammographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Maintains the standard of care delivered to infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.nnSchedulenFull Time, Day Shiftn8:00am-4:30pmn

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Registered radiographer (ARRT-R) in Radiography and Mammography in good standing or registry eligible required. If not otherwise specified by the professional licensing body, the maximum allowable time to practice in a “registration pending” status is three months.
• Active license in radiology from the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety required.
• Maintains CPR Certification.

Experience:

• Maintains continuing experience of 200 mammograms every 24 months.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Completed 15 hours of specialized mammography training every 36 months.
• Satisfactorily completed mammography orientation.

Performs screening mammography procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

• Determines proper equipment settings for each procedure, uses the proper equipment and cares for the equipment correctly.
• Understands processing, the equipment and all the requirements of a finished radiograph.
• Follows Radiation Safety Guidelines.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of the computer systems.
• Maintains a working knowledge of scheduling.
• Performs various quality control procedures and provide regulatory information.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.