Description

Job Summary

Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds at a technical level not requiring constant supervision but at the direction of a radiologist. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation; therefore, prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and a commitment to patient safety are considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming the position as a senior mammography technologist. Another secondary component of this job involves assisting the radiologist in performing interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound examinations in order to contribute to a diagnosis.

Essential Functions:

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians. (45%)
• Performs ultrasound imaging studies in a timely manner according to physicians’ orders, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist’s directions. (20%)
• Assists radiologists during interventional procedures, (breast biopsies, needle localizations). Such assistance may include procedures preparation, post-procedural patient care to include, but not limited to, breast compression, retrieval of ice, and delivery of biopsy specimen to laboratory. (15%)
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. (5%)
• Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image auto-routing; and prefetching tasks; image quality assurance and other related activities. (5%)
• Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations. (5%)
• Ensures that the Mammography department is appropriately equipped and maintained in a clean, safe, and hazard-free manner. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in how to operate digital mammography equipment and related technology.
• Competency in the performance of screening/diagnostic mammograms as well as interventional breast procedures.
• Knowledge in how to operate breast ultrasound equipment and related technology.
• Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.
• Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for screening/diagnostic breast examinations.
• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
• Ability to consistently produce quality images related to the breast region.
• General Computer Knowledge

Requirements

Education:

• Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years in performing breast screening and diagnostic procedures Required
• Completed American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered with Breast Sonography (BS) specialty Required

Licenses:

• RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required and
• RTM-RT Mammography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required and
• RTBS-RT Breast Sonography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required or BR - Breast Sonography ARDMS - ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required