Mammography Technologist

1 month ago


El Dorado, United States CARTI Full time
Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

  1. Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
  2. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
  3. Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
  4. Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
  5. Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
  6. Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
  7. Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
  8. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
  9. Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
  10. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  11. Actively participate in CARTI research projects as requested.
  12. Other duties as assigned.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintain all Quality Control and Quality Improvements. Maintain good standing with all accrediting boards. Travel will be required to cover census needs at all locations.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:
  1. State Registered - RTL (AR Department of Health)
  2. ARRT (RT) (Mammography)
  3. BLS certification
  4. Ultrasound certification preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: 2 years mammography experience preferred.

REASONING ABILITY:
  1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
  1. Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.
  2. Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  3. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

COMMENTS:

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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