Responsibilities:

• Reviews mammography requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of exam required.
• Accurately positions patients, determines the exposure factors and operates mammography equipment according to established procedures to obtain a high quality image.
• Reviews processed imaged to determine quality and the need for additional images.
• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.
• Acquires, archives, transmits, and prints images via CAD and PACS.
• Completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Immediately reports any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Processes billing via RIS.
• Assists with all policies and procedures required by local, state, and federal law, and with compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.)
• Assists with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.
• Performs equipment checks to assure proper function of and notifies clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies.
• Provides teaching and mentoring to new hires and students.
• Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• Potentially rotates through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.

Certifications:

• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
• Certification in Mammography: R.T.(R) (M) (ARRT).
• Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.
• Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.
• Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families.
• Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.