DEPARTMENT: RADIOLOGY

REPORTS TO: RADIOLOGY MANAGER

SUMMARY: Produces high quality mammograms using specialized imaging equipment to detect breast abnormalities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
2. Positions patients in accordance with established imaging protocols and performs high quality mammograms. Explain the mammography procedure to patients, ensuring they understand the process and feel comfortable.
3. Operate and maintain mammography machines, perform quality control checks to ensure optimal performance.
4. Correlate patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for reference use.
5. Provide superior patient care through explanation of procedures and assist with any questions or needs
6. Selects exposure factors following ALARA standards for optimal image quality using minimal radiation exposure.
7. Minimizes radiation exposure to self, patients, and others by use of shielding, distance, collimation, and minimizing repeat exposures.
8. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of imaging procedures.
9. Strong knowledge of mammography procedures and radiation safety measures.
10. Maintains equipment in efficient and safe operating order through visual and performance checks of equipment, supplies, and accessories; problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative regarding equipment problems.
11. Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
12. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
13. Transports patients to mammography room; prepares and maintains room.
14. Request and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
15. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
16. Attends meetings as required.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Course(s)/Training: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with Diploma or Associate Degree

Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/ cerebrovascular disease.           

Req. Certification/Registration: ARRT (M) is required

Physical Demands: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking

Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients

Lifts supplies/equipment

Working Conditions: Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of personnel so classified.