Mammography Technologist

| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS | | --- | | JOB DESCRIPTION | | | | | | | | | | Job Title: | Mammography Technologist | | | | | | | Location: | Women's Imaging Center | | | | | | | Division/Dept.: | RIS & LRH IMAGING | | | | | | | Reports To: | Office Supervisor | | | | | | | Type of Shift: | Full Time | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | JOB SUMMARY | | | | | | | | | | The Mammography Technologist performs a variety of mammography procedures in an outpatient setting while | | maintaining a high level of customer service and quality patient care. The responsibilities of the Mammography | | Technologist include performing mammography procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist | | and demonstrating compassion to ensure overall patient satisfaction. | | | | | | | | | | | | | JOB RESPONSIBILITIES | | | | | | | | | | 1. Performs mammography exams following the protocols established by the radiologist. Competently performs | | procedures with limited supervision. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history, referring | | providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Assumes | | responsibility for patient care, safety, and comfort. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4. Assists the radiologist during breast biopsies while following OSHA and universal precautions. Reviews all consent | | forms and post procedure instructions with patients and answers any questions regarding the procedure, and ensures | | that the radiologist and patient sign the consent forms. Properly labels the specimen containers and fills out any | | necessary paperwork accurately. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5. Takes responsibility to stock exam rooms with necessary supplies. Maintains equipment and reports any | | equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or appropriate service provider. | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6. Performs Bone Densities and any other duties as assigned. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7. Customer Service; Communicates effectively with staff and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner. Promotes | | teamwork by assisting other staff as needed. Words and actions support team improvement. | | | | | | | | | | | 8. Maintains credentials for position. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | | | | | | | | | | 2 or more years in the Mammography field is preferred. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | High School Diploma or GED. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Completion of a course in Radiologic Technology which is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic | | Technologists. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the Florida | | Department of Health. Additional mammography certification is required. | | | | | | | | | | | | | SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS | | | | | | | | | | Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills are preferred. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Skills in properly positioning patients and obtaining diagnostic images, identifying equipment problems, | | establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and public. | | | | | | | | | | This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or | | without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting | | 50 plus pounds. | | | | | | |