Mammography Technologist

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Description

Summary:

Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in Mammographic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Radiation Safety Criteria A:
  Follow ALARA principles and scans patient with appropriate exposure and minimal repeatability. Radiation Safety Criteria B:
  Always wears radiation badge(s) to track personal exposure. Radiation Safety Criteria C:
  Verifies pregnancy status in appropriate patient population and obtains waiver as needed. Radiation Safety Criteria D:
  Notes all repeat/rejected images in the appropriate manner.
• Patient Identification and Screening Criteria A:
  Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria B:
  Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria C:
  Advises patient on proper exam preparation including removal of deodorant/lotion, removal of jewelry and appropriate attire. Patient Identification and Screening Criteria D:
  Explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and follows-up with patient when necessary.
• Image Acquisition Criteria A:
  Determines technical factors for correct calculated exposure and sets appropriate compression values. Image Acquisition Criteria B:
  Proficient in positioning all routine and technically challenging views to obtain optimal quality. Image Acquisition Criteria C:
  Covers appropriate anatomy and utilizes proper imaging parameters including mole and scar markers. Image Acquisition Criteria D:
  Monitors and communicates with the patient throughout the exam.
• Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria A:
  Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria B:
  Reviews charge entry, edits exam or notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria C:
  Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria D:
  Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow, checks-in breast ultrasound and includes complete and accurate notes to the Sonographer.
• Exam Completion Criteria A:
  Evaluates Mammographic images for technical quality, repeats images as necessary and verifies images in PACS. Exam Completion Criteria B:
  Performs required post processing and/or transfers appropriate images to dedicated workstations. Exam Completion Criteria C:
  Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison. Exam Completion Criteria D:
  Provides correct forms/documentation and concise relevant history to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria A:
  Selects correct patient and updates necessary clinical history. Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria B:
  Enters pertinent notes relating to present exam and indicates the reason for exam/location of concern. Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria C:
  Resolves prior examinations accurately. Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria D:
  Indicates when shielding was utilized.
• Infection Control Criteria A:
  Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate. Infection Control Criteria B:
  Cleans and disinfects between each patient and can perform/document high level disinfection appropriately. Infection Control Criteria C:
  Consistently indicates in Magview that infection control was completed prior to the start of the exam. Infection Control Criteria D:
  Keeps work area, waiting rooms and dressing rooms clean and tidy and stocks work area with laundry and medical supplies on a daily basis.
• Quality Control Criteria A:
  Maintains Mammography, Stereotactic and/or Bone Density Department quality control standards and updates all necessary logs. Quality Control Criteria B:
  Initiates equipment service requests and notifies supervisor as necessary. Quality Control Criteria C:
  Actively participates in Time Out procedures required for certain exams. Quality Control Criteria D:
  Able to perform quality control tests per ACR requirements and reboot/shutdown systems per manufacturer guidelines.
• Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria A:
  Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria B:
  Promptly responds to situations which require a timely response and documents relevant information on incident forms. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria C:
  Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart, oxygen, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, etc). Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria D:
  Able to initiate emergency…