Mammography Technologist - Breast Imaging Ctr - Main - Full Time - Days

Operates mammography equipment to produce breast images. Assist Radiologist with needle localizations and any other special procedures required. Assist with additional admin duties when needed.

EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1 year exp. in Mammography (as of 10/1/94 - FDA).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and skill of operation of mammography equipment. Knowledge of sterile technique. 15 CE hours in mammography required within a 3 year period.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

ARRT Registered Technologist

Certified Mammographer

Ohio Radiologic Technologist License

CPR Certification - bi-annually

Technologist related duties:

• Performs high quality mammography images in accordance with the Comprehensive Breast Center standards of performance.

• Utilizes radiation safety protection measures

• Practices cleanliness to equipment and room

• Documents on patient history sheet pertinent patient information.

• Knowledge of quialtiy control procedures

• Correctly tracks exams in PACS

• Tracks exams and charges correctly in the RIS

• Properly identify, prepare and document various medications during procedures

• Reconcile patient medications to ensure current medications will not interact with contrast media

Customer Service Standards:

• Treasts everyone in a courteous and respectful way

• Greets patients with a smile

• Does not discuss patients condition in public

• Handles customer complaints objectively and routes them properly

• Does not display negative sentimetns in front of patients

• Attempst to expedite house patient exams

• Explains exam to patient; engages patient in brief conversation to relax them

• Shows empathy for patient

• Uses discretion when communicating with patients

• Does not keep patient waiting while conducting personal conversations with coworkers

• Properly explains special procedures to patients and obtains consent in accordance with hospital policy

Breast Self Exam Education:

• Teaching done as needed

• Answers questions or refers patient to someone who can answer

• Pamphlet/Shower card

Assist Radiologist:

• Follows Special procedure instructions/protocols

• Documents exam and significant facts on the Patient History Form

• Tracks and Charges exams in the RIS

• Cooperation with radiologist in his/her request for additional imaging

Clerical Duties:

• Properly prepares all paperwork necessary before performing patient exam

• Obtains patients signature on release form and faxes for prior images

• Answers phone according to department policy

• Checks order accuracy before patient exam

• Properly uses RIS in accordance to protocol

Age Specific Comptetency Adults:

• Provides mobility of patient through exam

• Speaks distinctly to patient

• Maintains patient privacy

• Aware of patient loss of strength and flexibility

• Attemps to reduce patients anxiety and fears

• Explains procedure to patient and ascertains patient understands instructions recognizing that there is a decrease in mental performance and need.

Geriatrics:

• Recognizes patient's decreased tolerance to hot/cold and tries to provide comfort

• Is careful in positioning patient realizing that skin is fragile

• Speaks distinctly but does not raise voice

• Maintains patient privacy

• Attempts to reducat patients anxiety and fears

• Provides for mobility to patient through any needed physical assistance

• Repeats instructions if necessary

• Provides assistance in guiding patient into equipment

Alternate job duties (if applicable):

• Notifies patient of need to return for additional imaging

• Notifies physician office of need for biopsy

• Prepares all necessary paperwork for special procedures

• Contacts physicians office/pathologys departments and/or the patient for follow-up biopsy results

Performs bone densitometry exam (if applicable)

Technologist related duties:

• Performs high quality mammography images in accordance with the Comprehensive Breast Center standards of performance.

• Utilizes radiation safety protection measures

• Practices cleanliness to equipment and room

• Documents on patient history sheet pertinent patient information.

• Knowledge of quialtiy control procedures

• Correctly tracks exams in PACS

• Tracks exams and charges correctly in the RIS

• Properly identify, prepare and document various medications during procedures

• Reconcile patient medications to ensure current medications will not interact with contrast media

Customer Service Standards:

• Treasts everyone in a courteous and respectful way

• Greets patients with a smile

• Does not discuss patients condition in public

• Handles customer complaints objectively and routes them properly

• Does not display negative sentimetns in front of patients

• Attempst to expedite house patient exams

• Explains exam to patient; engages patient in brief conversation to relax them

• Shows empathy for patient

• Uses discretion when communicating with patients

• Does not keep patient waiting while conducting personal conversations with coworkers

• Properly explains special procedures to patients and obtains consent in accordance with hospital policy

Breast Self Exam Education:

• Teaching done as needed

• Answers questions or refers patient to someone who can answer

• Pamphlet/Shower card

Assist Radiologist:

• Follows Special procedure instructions/protocols

• Documents exam and significant facts on the Patient History Form

• Tracks and Charges exams in the RIS

• Cooperation with radiologist in his/her request for additional imaging

Clerical Duties:

• Properly prepares all paperwork necessary before performing patient exam

• Obtains patients signature on release form and faxes for prior images

• Answers phone according to department policy

• Checks order accuracy before patient exam

• Properly uses RIS in accordance to protocol

Age Specific Comptetency Adults:

• Provides mobility of patient through exam

• Speaks distinctly to patient

• Maintains patient privacy

• Aware of patient loss of strength and flexibility

• Attemps to reduce patients anxiety and fears

• Explains procedure to patient and ascertains patient understands instructions recognizing that there is a decrease in mental performance and need.

Geriatrics:

• Recognizes patient's decreased tolerance to hot/cold and tries to provide comfort

• Is careful in positioning patient realizing that skin is fragile

• Speaks distinctly but does not raise voice

• Maintains patient privacy

• Attempts to reducat patients anxiety and fears

• Provides for mobility to patient through any needed physical assistance

• Repeats instructions if necessary

• Provides assistance in guiding patient into equipment

Alternate job duties (if applicable):

• Notifies patient of need to return for additional imaging

• Notifies physician office of need for biopsy

• Prepares all necessary paperwork for special procedures

• Contacts physicians office/pathologys departments and/or the patient for follow-up biopsy results

Performs bone densitometry exam (if applicable)