Special Procedures Technologist-X-Ray​/Mammography

Special Procedures Technologist – X-Ray/Mammography

Location:

John H. Stroger Jr Hospital

Department:
Radiology

Shift: 12–8 Pm

Salary: commensurate with experience. Experience not disclosed or documented will not be considered for initial step placement.

The Special Procedures Technologist – X-Ray/Mammography performs general radiography and mammography procedures requiring specialized training and experience.

• Performs mammography procedures according to the State and FDA requirements
• Interview clients, obtain breast history and complete forms associated with that visit manually, or in the computer
• Verifies patient identification
• Explains to patient purpose of visit, answers any questions she may have
• Treats patient with sensitivity and concern, finds any appropriate services patient may need as a result of her visit
• Cleans and prepares procedure room (on an as‑need basis)
• Performs mammography exams, provide data collections, and collect patient data
• Performs the data entry on her client to ensure the visit results in a readable image for the radiologist; this step includes, but is not limited to the following: "fetching", "tracking", printing of film upon demand; prepare paperwork for reading by the radiologist; and removal of patient data from reading rooms after reading has been completed
• Participates, conducts and documents quality assurance activities as required; troubleshoots and reports malfunctioning equipment to management as they arise. Handles equipment in a manner that is consistent with safe practices as well as sensitive to rough handling leading to malfunctions
• Performs mammography exams both on and offsite when applicable
• Performs special procedures related to breast examinations, assists radiologist with needle localizations, breast ultrasounds, stereotactic on an as‑need basis or when asked to do so by Management
• Consults with supervisor or radiologists to solve problems in the unit
• Performs related duties to mammography and mobile mammography (when applicable) as required
• May be assigned the responsibility of orientating Technologist and support staff in radiological procedures
• Performs special procedures, related breast examinations, assists radiologist with needle localizations, breast ultrasounds, and stereotactic biopsies
• Consults with supervisor and/or radiologist to solve problem
• Performs related duties as required, general radiology, mobile mammography (when applicable)
• Participates in the Department's quality improvement plan, and is responsible for specific quality assessment activities within assigned area
• Prepares and verifies all quality assurance and tracking according to Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Assumes responsibility for inventory, maintenance and repair of items used exclusively in assigned area
• Assesses X‑ray requisition for appropriateness and change order according to actual exam performed
• Asks patient to state name and verify name with  and /or requisition
• Explain the procedure(s)
• Takes radiographs as assigned following prescribed techniques and procedures
• Prepares and administers to patients contrast agent necessary for the radiography of internal organs
• Assesses and observes patient for adverse reactions during procedure
• Prepares patient for x‑ray, explains procedure, assists and transfers patient to table, positions patient's body or instructs patient how to position body for accurate radiographs and assists patient at the end of procedure
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x‑rays, adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient, adjusts lead shield to protect unaffected parts of the patient's body, adjusts collimator to direct concentration of rays on specified area and selects proper film
• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition
• Sends images to PAC's system. Enters patient's data in hospital RIS (Cerner)
• Transports patient within the Department to/from…