Diagnostic Imaging Mammography Lead

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II\. JOB DESCRIPTION: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\

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• Verifies patients identity and physician order prior to start of
  
  

examination.\

• Administers oral and IV contrast media as required for the requested
  
  

examination if working in CT.\

• Performs Mammograms accurately according to established procedure or
  
  

Radiologist\'s special instructions.\

• Completes machine warm-up/shut down procedure.\
• Assists with other department task when not performing mammograms.\
• Maintains accurate and complete records, (i.e. Mammo QA, log book,
  
  

daily work sheet as well as all information on designated screens in the

hospital MEDITECH computer system).\

• Brings previous exams forward for comparison by Radiologist and
  
  

passes images to reading room for interpretation.\

• Obtains pertinent physical history on all patients/exams.\
• Practices radiation safety by following, federal, state and hospital
  
  

policies.\

• Maintains a clear and orderly work area and keeps a needed stock of
  
  

supplies available.\

• Demonstrates good guest relation skills while dealing with patients,
  
  

their families, physicians and other hospital and department staff.\

• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, along with all
  
  

modalities in which the Tech is trained.\

• Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager and call repairmen when
  
  

needed.\

• Files and maintains records for Mammography Accreditation.\
• Maintains patient confidentiality while following established
  
  

hospital policy regarding confidentiality issues.\

• Assists in the teaching of all radiology students who are assigned
  
  

to SBAMH as a clinical training site.\

• Attends at least 75% of department meetings.\
• Attends all mandatory meetings as established by the hospital.\
• Maintains required CEU level as established by the ARRT for annual
  
  

certification status.

II\. JOB DESCRIPTION: QUALIFICATIONS\

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\

Shall be competent in Mammography and procedures, both screening and

diagnostic.

II\. JOB DESCRIPTION: PHYSICAL DEMANDS\

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May require constant standing. Requires frequent walking. Requires

frequent lifting of 10-20 lbs. Requires occasionally heavy lifting of 55

lbs., above 55 lbs. with assistance. Requires carrying of 25 lbs.

frequently, and occasionally carrying 50lbs. Requires occasionally

pushing and pulling 100 lbs. Requires occasional twisting, kneeling,

bending, reaching, and overhead work. Requires occasional use of step

stool and stairs. Requires frequent grasping. Ability to use typewriter,

telephone, copier, and fax machine is required. Exposure to communicable

diseases and hazardous materials is required. Eye sight and hearing

shall be required to be corrected to normal range. Requires working

under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours. Eye-hand coordination

and finger and manual dexterity are required. Required to work with

sharps, magnetic fields, radiation, and body fluids.