Mammography Technologist

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Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

May perform breast imaging procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly.
• Positions patients and moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Certified in mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Current BLS certification.
• ARRT Mammography Registry must be obtained within 12 months of hire/transfer, if not currently registered.

• Associate degree in radiology.

• ARRT Mammography Registry must be obtained within 12 months of hire/transfer, if not currently registered.

• Schedule:
  
  Per Diem
• Requisition :
• Daily Work Times:
  Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call:
  No
• Weekends:
  No

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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