Mammography Tech

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Mammography department and throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Produce a variety of high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique

• Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel; communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the Operations Manager

• Utilize all assigned functions of the Radiology Information Computer System (RIGS); utilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits

• Practice radiation safety in accordance with department policies

• Follow NRC and State regulations for radiation safety and keep exposure "ALARA"

• Confirm patient identity prior to procedure via verbal communication on outpatients and/or identification bands on inpatients

• Perform procedures as the schedule requires and rotate calls as needed

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services

• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to: Mammography Lead / Director. May be assigned work from the Radiologists, the Administrative Director and other Clinical Leads

• Supervises: None

• Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of an accredited Radiologist Technology program

• Preferred Education: Not applicable

• Experience: Prior experience as a Registered Technologist is preferred, but will consider new graduates

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be ARRT registered

• Certified in Mammography within 12 months of date of hire

• BLS required