Mammography Technologist

Major Responsibilities:
Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms on physician referred or self recommended patients according to established clinical protocols and MQSA Quality Guidelines.
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Delivers patient care in accordance with department/hospital standards; changes to adapt to customer/department needs.
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Ensures images are properly labeled.
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Applies radiation protection to patient in accordance with accepted radiation protection standards for mammography.
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Selects technical factors to ensure appropriate capture of digital images. Prepares and processes patient clinical and demographic information, using Penrad and ensures the accuracy of historic and current information.
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Secures or otherwise makes arrangements for mammography films performed elsewhere to be sent to the Advocate Center for Breast Care.
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Documents patient and family history and other pertinent clinical information in Pen Rad computer database designed for this perpose.
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Provides accurate notes detailing any comments, unique circumstances or observation in Pen Rad that will aid the radioloigst in dictating the mammographic report.
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Documents the presence of a physical lump, moles or other skin lesions with BB Markers and draws or labels breast diagrams in Penrad, indicationg location of anatomical scars, pervious surgical sites or other abnormalities.
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Documents procedure information in Penrad.
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Verifies proper procedure charge has been entered in Radnet Computer System and corrects if necessary.
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Able to perform patient query functions using Radnet and Penrad systems.
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Reviews previous mammographic reports and digital images to establish insight into how the current study is to be performed. Prepares mammographic images, scans documentation and determines when radiographic exam adheres to department standard for interpretation by the Radiologist.
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Ensures historical images are available for review by the Radiologist.
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Ensures the presence of any previous diagnostic or pathology reports.
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Prepares current images for dictation by ensuring proper image identification and scanning orders into PACs.
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Provides accurate notes detailing any comments, unique circumstances or observation in Penrad that will aid the Radiologist in dictating the mammographic report. Provides pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure education and instruction to the patient appropriate to the patient's needs and requirements.
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Participates in advanced mammographic procedures such as wire localizations, galactograms, Stereotactic biopsy and specimen radiographs.
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Demonstration of how the equipment operates, the use of compression and address any questions the patient may have on a procedural basis, the technologist must be able to identify the anxious and fearful patient.
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On a post-procedure basis, the mammography technologist must be able to describe in sufficient detail the process by which the images will be processed and read by the Radiologists and how the diagnostic reports are communicated to the referring physician and how layman report is sent to patient's home, received via e-mail, or phone call.
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Maintains patient modesty and confidentiality throughout the entire patient visit.
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The technologist must be viewed as being helpful to the patient by facilitating or directing the patient to other resources in the patient's quest to seek additional information or address other issues outside the scope of the mammography service; the technologist must offer to assist this patient in this effort.
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Properly labels and identifies specimens to go to lab. Accurately documents pathology form.
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Call for specimen pick up when necessary. Delivery of Patient Care and a "Service First" approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement.
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Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering questions from all customers in an appropriate and respectful manner.
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Takes an active role in making sure the general appearance of the department meets "service first" requirements.
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Maintains positive customer relations following prescribed department policies.
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Participates in team problem solving issues that would improve patient care, department operations, image quality, interdepartmental relationships and employee satisfaction. Performs mammography equipment quality control and quality assurance tests established to meet MQSA Qualaity Control/Quality Assurance Standards and equipment manufacturer's recommendations.
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Performs start-up and shut-down procedures according to established procedures.
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Performs equipment warm-up and calibration tests according to manufacturer's recommended frequency.
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Cleans illuminator panels and surfaces as needed to remove sources of dirt, contamination and artifacts.
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Cleans and disinfects equipment surfaces that come into direct contact with the patient's skin after each use. Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety…