Mammogram Technician

Our client is a renowned Healthcare Organization known for saving lives through proactive healthcare. Their patients enjoy the unique experience of state-of-the-art, personalized care linked seamlessly to the latest screening, diagnostic and preventive technologies. Presently, they are seeking a Mammography Tech who will be responsible for detecting and researching breast tissue abnormalities through mammographic imaging studies and present their findings for diagnosis.

Essential Functions:

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Quality Assurance- daily, monthly test on mammo stereo bone density.
• Making CO’s + downloading.
• Risk Assessment on all patients.
• Also see attached Flat Field Digital QC Tests 2000DS, Flat Field Digital QC Test Essential, and QA Assurance Policy.

Lifting Requirements:

Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions

Workplace Environment Conditions:

• Medical office environment
• The noise level in this workplace is mild to moderate

• Current State License and ARRT registry
• Specialized training in mammography 
• Continuing education that requires an average of 5 ECE’s/year be specific to mammography)
• Continuing experience in mammography (effective 4/1999)
• Current BLS- Preferred
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic
• Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Certified sonographer.
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
• Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
• Strong interest in scientific and technical skill and knowledge
• Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to perform well independently
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Exact and precise
• Highly self-motivated