Mammography Technologist

Description

Summary:

Performs mammography procedures to help physicians in the care of their patients and supports the hospital's objective of quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, introduces self, and checks patient identification.
• Reviews patient's script to insure that the appropriate exam is being performed.
• Explains procedure and ensures the safety and comfort of patient.
• Produces images and analysis images for interpretation to the Radiologist.
• Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures.
• Requires knowledge of MQSA requirements and adheres to them.
• Performs QA tests daily on equipment.
• Maintains familiarity of computer system to complete orders and cancel exams as necessary.
• Recalls patient's prior exam history as pertinent to exam.
• Exposure with other modalities.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required

Other Information:

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: Experience with patient care in a radiology setting. Specialty certification.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:ARRT SPECIALTY,RAD

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 191

Department: Breast Ctr Germantown

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly