ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY1. Under the direction of a radiologist, performs quality mammography examinations using proper positioning and patient exposure.
2. Proficient in utilization of the MagView reporting program.
3. Make sure that all technologists and radiologist are in compliance with the required procedures performed and read by ACR and MQSA guidelines.
4. Assists the radiologist in performing breast biopsies and takes associated radiographs.
5. Maintain pathology records within the MagView program.
6. Recognizes and is attentive to patient's anxiety; keeps patient informed of all procedures.
7. Is responsible for proper overall maintenance and recording of MQSA/ACR mammography quality programs to maintain compliance.
8. Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining mammography scheduling backlog so that it doesn’t exceed two weeks out.
9. Must make every effort to accommodate patient/physician requests for mammography services regardless of patient’s place on (or not on) the mammography schedule. 
10. Must remain proficient in the use of all mammographic imaging equipment through Hologic.