Mammographer

Mammographer

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology
• 1 to 2 years experience as a General Radiographer or sonographer
• 40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography
• Knowledge of breast anatomy
• IDNS accreditation in medical radiation technology
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT)
• CPR certified

Responsibilities

• Positions patient and adjusts equipment, secures, and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures
• Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists
• Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed tests and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review
• Participate in team efforts to reduce wait times, report turn around times, and reduce the amount of lost films
• Work in conjunction with registration to expedite the patients through the department
• When necessary adjust mammogram schedule to include late and add on patients
• When necessary answer phones, schedule patients, answer questions and page physicians
• When necessary file reports, hang, and take down films
• Tactfully call patients back for additional views, answer their questions and schedule them promptly and appropriately
• Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times
• Adheres to age specific standards
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis
• Assures accuracy of exam performed and requisition
• Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patients in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services
• Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided
• Performs quality control activities, responds to fluctuations in processing and equipment changes
• Coordinates patient flow, and communicates with radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion
• Prepares mammographic rooms for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required
• Reports deficient inventory of supplies and linen to Lead Technologist
• Labels radiographic films according to department quality assurance standards and criteria
• Prepares mixtures and/or dyes as necessary following prescribed formulas
• Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures
• Transports patients into and out of department as necessary
• Maintains positive ‘guest relations’ and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures
• Assists radiologists with specialty procedures to include ductograms, stereo core biopsies, and Mammotome procedures requiring additional experience and knowledge
• Operates all mammographic equipment in all the rooms
• Provides direction and instruction to technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures
• Provides direction and instruction to all radiologic technology students

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with customers from all levels