Mammography Technologist, Mammography, Per Diem, Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours: Per Diem, Days, Evenings, Weekends

Job Summary:

Conducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner. Assures that all mammograms are of optimum quality so that image repeat analysis is less than five percent. Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess mammograms to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is on each view. Operates all mammographic and processing equipment including Stereotactic Breast Biopsy table and Mammotome Resolve

and Confirm equipment to ensure proper image quality. Assist in the collection of information to maintain QC program for both the Mammographic and Biopsy units. Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech computer system.

• Assures that all mammograms and biopsy procedures are of optimum quality so that film repeat analysis is less than five percent.
• Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess mammograms to ensure all patients are well positioned and all anatomical information is on each view.
• Assures that all films include markers, demographic information, and proper film density and contrast.
• Operates all mammographic and bipsy equipment, as well as mammotome resolve and confirm processing equipment to ensure proper image quality.

• Assesses patients to ensure optimum exposure techniques. For women of childbearing age (specify ages suggest 13 – 55) appropriate precautions are taken to determine if the patient may be pregnant.  For pregnant women, extra precautions are taken to minimize exposure to radioactive sonics and/or potentially harmful radiation.

• Utilizes collimation, safety measures and protective devices.
• Reviews orders for accuracy prior to start of examination to ensure that the appropriate exam is completed.
• Reviews physician orders to determine that the correct examination has been ordered based on the clinical history provided.
• Documents on the requisition that they have reviewed the order and initial they have completed the examination.
• Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech Computer System.
• Operates the hospital computer system for scheduling of exams, film releases, film tracking, and entering of patient information into the Meditech Computer System.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Control testing on film processors and mammography equipment, including biopsy equipment,  as required.
• Accurately records results of Quality Control testing for all equipment.
• Assures that all Quality Control results are within established parameters before proceeding with patient examinations.
• Assures that corrective measures have been taken and have resolved Quality Control results that are out of compliance by repeating Quality Control activity.
• Assists with data collection as required by various credentialing bodies, under the direction of the Lead Mammographer and Director.
• Accurately assembles patient information and films to present to radiologists for interpretation and loads film viewer in an orderly fashion.
• Completes all licensing requirements and maintains proper documentation.
• Properly utilizes and maintains all mammography equipment and accessories.
• Performs needle localization procedures, under the supervision of the radiologist, in an efficient, safe and complete manner.

• Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips.  Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation.  Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices.

• Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible.

• Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties.  Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropriate level of loudness so that the patient hears instructions, questions, and conversations with caregiver, but that offense is not given to the patient as the result of the voice being excessively loud.  Is able to differentiate problems with hearing versus problems with comprehension.

• Correctly interprets verbal and nonverbal response pain management treatments.  Takes appropriate action to minimize the patient’s level of pain by utilizing various pain management techniques and methods.

• Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children and complies with policies and procedures related to the prevention of neonate, infant and child abduction.

• Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly, and provides accommodation for seating during extended interviews, discussions with secretaries, receptionists and other clerical personnel, or when the patient is waiting for transportation.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology, or equivalent experience.

• Previous experience performing Digital Mammography procedures or equivalent experience as determined by the department manager.

• MA Licensed in Mammography required.  
• CPR certification required.
• Registered by the ARRT in x-ray (ARRT (R) ) and Mammography (ARRT (M)).

• Previous experience performing Digital Mammography procedures, interventional breast needle localizations and stereotactic breast biopsies or equivalent experience as determined by the department director.

• Quality conscious; interpersonal skills; flexible in achieving multiple tasks; dependable; organized; independent judgment; high technical skills.