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Mammography Tech

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, provides mammography and bone density exam’s for patients.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
  • Performs mammography and other radiological testing according to department procedures.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in use of all radiological equipment used
  • Performs all required Quality Control and document results per departmental procedures. 
  • Reviews and evaluates digital images, or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. 
  • Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan. 
  • Operate or oversees operation of radiological equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. 
  • Positions and immobilizes patients on equipment and/or examining table. 
  • Positions imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. 
  • Determines technical factors, set controls and operates equipment per manufacturer specifications.  
  • Monitors display of area being scanned and adjusts density or contrast to improve picture quality. 
  • Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
  • Sets up examination rooms, and ensures that all necessary equipment is ready. 
  • Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories. 
  • Records, processes and maintains patient data and treatment records, and prepares reports. 
  • Coordinates work with clerical personnel and other technologists. 
  • Demonstrates new equipment, procedures, and techniques to staff, and provides technical assistance. 
  • Provides assistance with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients. 
  • Performs scheduled quality assurance studies, maintenance and minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in X-ray Technology or related field. Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Mammography (M), and certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of radiological equipment and techniques, radiation safety, anatomy/physiology and disease process and quality control. Should be skilled in interpersonal relationships, monitoring patient responses assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands and operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications.

 

Working Conditions: May be occasionally exposed to hazardous materials or infectious diseases.

 

Physical Requirements:  Constantly walk, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, talk/hear.  Frequently stand, reach, push/pull, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 50+ lbs.

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