Mammography Technologist

Under general supervision of Manager of Breast Imaging, the Mammography Technologist provides mammographic technical skills to the Department mission. Duties include work as a technologist and duties in other areas and/or modalities as necessary. The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury to patients of all ages.

• All other Radiology/Mammography exams either added as new or currently in place can be performed as required
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• Ensures the following parameters and issues are maintained and or performed at all times by all staff
• Radiology/mammography safety for personnel and patients
• Thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Protocols kept current and state‑of‑the‑art. Works through radiologist and staff to develop and improve protocols
• Communicates procedures, concerns and delay to patients at all times
• Maximizes patient flow through both Radiology/Mammography schedule and new program initiatives
• Utilizes schedule logs to keep patients informed of procedures and delays.
• Enters all pertinent Radiology/Mammography patient information into Information System as required
• Maximizes codes and reimbursement issues within Radiology/mammography via code updates, changes and knowledge base
• Understands and implements all updated managed care criteria for reimbursement and billing protocols
• Communicates with service vendors regarding service and equipment related issues
• Ensures call‑ins are timely, efficient, qualitative and complete
• Updates and develops as necessary, the most appropriate radiology/mammography protocols to maintain department requirements for clinical and research purpose.
• Requires knowledge of principles and procedures of diagnostic radiology and mammography and the operation and maintenance of Radiologic equipment to include mammography
• Generally acquired through the completion of two years post‑high school training in an approved, school of Radiologic technology. MSRT/ARRT (M) required
• The Mammographer requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and all/any apprehensions, to instruct students and to provide technical supervision to staff technologists.
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