What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Tech - Carlton Breast Center position at Phoebe Putney Health System?
Qualifications
2 year / Associate Degree in Radiology/Mammography (Required)
Work Experience
1 - 2 years Experience in a mammogram environment (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
Required Certifications/Licensures:
Certified Mammography (M)(ARRT)
Certified Bone Densitometry (BD) (ARRT) & nbsp
Essential Functions
DOCUMENTATION:
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
Uses correct terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.
CARE PROCESSES:
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements a plan of care.
Bases care decisions on a plan of care.
Monitors and documents patient responses.
Establishes rapport with clients.
Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
Provides effective interventions.
Respects patient's confidentiality and privacy.
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:
Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role.
Maintains equipment in working order.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Understands equipment operation.
Uses technology to increase productivity.
Adapts to new technology.
Additional Duties
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
