Mammography Tech

Pay Range

$24.99 - $37.94

General Summary

Under general supervision the Mammography Technician, performs mammography scans using all precautions for mammography scanning safety. He/she provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self by adhering to prescribed practices and safety standards while producing high quality mammography examinations consistently. The Mammography Technician will ensure to obtain good positioning, appropriate patient demographics and safe effective use of the equipment. The Mammography Technician performs procedures according to the physician's orders and notifies the Radiologist of contradictions to examinations. The individual in this position also interviews the patient and follows patient preparation procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform high quality radiologic and mammography exams on incoming patients through the operation of dedicated and complex mammography equipment in a patient care setting for the purpose of obtaining definitive diagnosis for positive findings on a mammogram
• Produce high quality diagnostic images that:
• are free from artifacts or blurred images caused by motion
• demonstrate the area(s) of interest
• exhibit the optimum contrast/exposure needed to differentiate various types of normal and abnormal tissue (e.g., mammary, muscle, fat, lymph)
• Monitor patient's well-being during exams; recognizing patient discomfort or medical problems and take appropriate action
• Guide patients through sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process
• Check patient's history and prior reports
• In providing mammography services, is considerate of cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process of patients served
• Conduct patient interviews to attain full understanding of procedure to ultimately obtain consent of the patient
• Select correct technical factors relative to the requirements of the study and the patient's demographics
• Consistently processes radiographic images properly, utilizing automated equipment
• Critiques image and make necessary adjustments in technical factors, patient positioning, etc.
• Use independent judgment in critiquing radiographs and images to recognize normal and abnormal tissue
• Acquire additional required views and/or magnify images based on judgment
• Consult with the radiologist or other clinician for purposes of clarifying orders and questionable images/structure
• Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients
• May on occasion travel to other outpatient center(s) to help with coverage as needed
• Participate in projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management
• Follow established processes/scope of practice
• Administers, recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers CPR if necessary
• Demonstrate knowledge of and consistently use proper sterile technique and/or proper infection control technique
• Process images, digitizes/transmits films, copies films and archives images as needed
• Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner while maintaining documentation as required by all regulatory environs and the State of TN
• Performs accurate calibration of mammographic equipment
• Assist with training of new mammography technologists, assists with scheduling patients, locating films and reports
• Assist radiologists with procedures as needed
• Maintains a neat, clean and safe environment
• Perform quality control testing as indicated
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Adhere to patient privacy act HIPAA, and confidentiality policy at all times

Education/Experience/Knowledge

• Independently perform all outpatient radiologic and mammography exams
• ARRT(R) certification, Tennessee State licensure in radiography and mammography
• CPR certification
• 2+ years of mammography work experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology in the State of TN

Physical/Mental Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential

Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context. Heavy work excreting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move object.

Marginal

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally operates computer and other machinery.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.