Mammography Technologist

Performs mammographic guided exams by following and verifying referring providers' orders and remaining in compliance with the Imaging Sciences department and all governing bodies. Responsible for performing pregnancy tests, scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer work, and discharging the patient from the Mammography department with appropriate post mammographic instructions. Receives orientation to the departmental infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines. Essential Functions: Identifies patient service requirements. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Prepares patient for radiological/mammographic guided procedures. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them, with other pertinent patient information, for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. Maintains production and quality of mammographic images. Follows established standards, orders, protocols and procedures. Ensures minimal radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques (ALARA), patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors and automatic exposure controls. Assists leadership with all QA and QC tests and documentation to ensure compliance with MQSA and FDA standards. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs mammographic guided exams by following and verifying referring providers' orders and remaining in compliance with the Imaging Sciences department and all governing bodies; Performing pregnancy tests; Scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner; Completing all associated paper and computer work; Discharging the patient from the Mammography department with appropriate post mammographic instructions; Identifying patient service requirements; Educating patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed; Preparing patient for radiological/mammographic guided procedures; Producing high quality images and preparing/presenting them for timely interpretation; Preparing and maintaining accurate documentation; Maintaining production and quality of mammographic images; Ensuring minimal radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques; Assisting leadership with QA and QC tests and documentation to ensure compliance with MQSA and FDA standards

Requirements

Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology required; Equivalent combination of education and experience; CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist current NYS licensure upon hire required; ARRT Radiography Certification with CE credits upon hire required; CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation upon hire required; BCLS - Basic Life Support upon hire required