Mammography Tech

Duties:Job Summary:

• The Mammography Technologist performs radiographic mammography procedures which produce high quality diagnostic films for use in the detection of breast tissue abnormalities.
• This position works on a level not requiring constant supervision and performs a variety of procedures that require independent judgment, creativity, and initiative.
  
  

Job Essentials

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced Mammography procedures like stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages, etc.
• Operates the mammographic equipment to ensure that diagnostic images of high quality are produced.
• Appropriately uses equipment, maneuvers the unit, and selects techniques to produce diagnostic images.
• Appropriately uses radiation protection to ensure the safety of patients and staff and meets all ALARA program requirements.
• Keeps current on new procedures and equipment so skills remain at a high level.
• Maintain records required by JCAHO and the Utah State Bureau of Radiation Control. Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.Skills:
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrates positioning competency.
• Knowledgeable regarding breast self-examinations via answering questions and providing written materials to patients.
• Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.
• Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Experience in Imaging or Mammography.
• Radiation Badge Requirement:
• A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required for this assignment.
• To maintain an accurate and continuous exposure record, providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available.
• If a new badge is issued, prior exposure history will not be r
  
  

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