Mammographer - Radiology Mammography

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Work Shift
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience, and equipment.

Patient care
Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data, and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Responds to emergency situations.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary to prevent deterioration due to misjudgment.
Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and verifies proper clinician order prior to performing a procedure.
Demonstrates competence in determining and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies, and techniques based on patient age.
Understands, demonstrates, and documents Pre-Procedure Verification and Time-Out process when appropriate, if applicable.
Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care, if applicable.
Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
Equipment
Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the best study possible while maintaining image quality.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor or service provider so that issues can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Ability to properly operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, ensuring equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.

notifies physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to initiating the procedure.
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality control
Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
Maintains all documentation so that the facility meets ACR Accreditation standards.
Technologist is knowledgeable in completing and documenting the following ACR/MQSA QC tests: Phantom, Visual checklist, Repeat analysis, Compression-pressure, Compression thickness, Flat field test, Calibration, DICOM printer test.

Operations
Restocks linens and supplies, maintaining Mammography Department in a clean and orderly condition.
Prepares and maintains patient follow-up data.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and routinely as time allows, ensuring all working time benefits the department.
Performs routine clerical and support duties in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.
Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology Required and currently ARRT registered. ARRT Mammography
ARRT Radiography
Minimum 1 year experience in Mammography Preferred

Must exhibit excellent communication skills for frequent verbal and written interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff, and nursing staff.
Position requires excellent customer service skills at all times.
Must be detail-oriented and capable of multitasking effectively throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and interact professionally with a variety of customers, including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians.
Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies, established practices, protocols, and procedures, as well as applicable professional standards.
Competent in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection.
Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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