Mammography Tech - Liberty Radiology Imaging - Part Time

Operates mammography equipment to produce diagnostic breast images. May assist Radiologist with needle localizations and any other special procedures required. The technologist must be able to produce quality images to present to the radiologist for interpretation and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient, obtains images and archives procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic quality images within the clinical image quality standards established by the ACR.
• Documents pertinent patient information such as breast health history, family history, scars, moles, location of lumps, etc.
• Correctly inputs all patient information into  systems.
• Documents pertinent patient information including breast health history, family history, scars, moles, location of lumps, etc.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Educates patient on breast self-exams, providing literature and answering questions as needed.
• Notifies patient of need to return for additional imaging studies.

Assists Radiologist

• Follows needle localization protocol, which includes informing family of the progress of the procedure.
• Documents test and significant facts on the Patient History Form.
• Cooperation with radiologist in his/her request for additional studies.

Customer Service Standards

• Treats everyone in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Greets patients by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and date of birth.
• Explains procedure and solicits questions to assure understanding, showing sympathy and using discretion when communicating with patient.
• Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns following up on issues or contacting someone who can.
• Communicates with all customers, coworkers, physicians, and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
• Attempts to expedite house patient tests.

Age Specific Competency Adults and Geriatrics

• Provides for mobility of patient through any needed physical assistance recognizing patients decreased tolerance to hot/cold and tries to provide patient comfort.
• Speaks distinctly to patient.
• Maintains patient's privacy.
• Aware of potential patient loss of strength and flexibility.
• Attempts to reduce patient's anxiety and fears. Repeats instructions if necessary.
• Is careful in positioning realizing that skin is fragile.

Information System Responsibility

• Verifies all images are matched and linked in PACS.
• Obtains patient's signature on release form and faxes for previous outside films.
• Answers phone using correct courteous manner.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all Information Systems, including but not limited to RIS and PACS. Scans documents, enters data correctly, charges, tracks data correctly and in a timely manner.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately.
• Knows process and can perform task of burning images to a CD.

Patient Safety Responsibility:
Radiation and General Safety

• Utilizes appropriate radiation reducing techniques that do not compromise high quality images.
• Protects patients, self, and all other personnel from radiation exposure.
• Observe patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals including but not limited to appropriate hand washing, proper identification of patients, labeling containers, meds administration etc.
• Complies with all HIPAA requirements, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Understands and could execute policies and procedures in cases of medical emergency, fire, tornados, and other emergency situations.

General Department Accountability

• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties and stay current with changes as they occur by attending 75% of all department meetings. Participates in department in-services and reviews memos, emails, and bulletins for areas of responsibility.
• Works to accommodate patients scheduling needs; to best to utilize personnel and equipment while maintaining quality. Works cooperatively with reception staff in all modalities assisting as needed.
• Keeps rooms stocked and equipment cleaned according to department standards. Performs other duties as required or directed.
• Reports all equipment problems to leadership, clinical engineering, and coworkers, keeping informed of status. Properly uses and maintains equipment utilizing safety techniques. Is proactive in identifying issues and works to get them resolved in a timely manner.
• Adheres to time and attendance policy and discuss any variation from the schedule with leadership.
• Maintains appropriate active credentials (state licensure and ARRT) and submits within established requirements by Imaging policy.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist in departmental changes to improve workflow and learn new processes and duties as needed to keep department viable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology, and/or has completed…