BREAST SONOGRAPHER/MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - MAMMOGRAPHY - FT DAYS (62950)

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:

To apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all time. To select appropriate technical factors limiting the need for re-exposure and in accordance with equipment operating guidelines.

To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with the hospital’s Patent’s Rights policies. Mammography skills to include: the ability to perform screening, diagnostic, coned down spot compression, magnification, implant displaced and specimen views, the ability to modify care according to age, and the ability to assist the physician with cyst aspirations, needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsies.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting
Provides age specific care for adult and geriatric population.
Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity

Mammography:

Positions patient properly to visualize optimum breast tissue
Accurately identifies images and includes patient history
Proficiently operates Mammography and DEXA equipment
Invasive breast procedures such as biopsies, stereotactic, localizations(wire/magseeds)
Understands and performs QC tests if assigned by the supervisor
Follows protocol for notifying patients of mammography results
Records the receipt and return of all outside mammography images to original facility
Assists physicians, and other technologists with procedures
Maintains compliance with Patient Safety Goals
Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards
Documents all interventions and completes accurately and in a timely manner all exam information

Ultrasound:

Performs diagnostic breast ultrasound imaging
US breast procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, localizations(wire/magseeds)
Ensure appropriate consent forms are signed by the patient or responsible party for invasive breast procedures
Review the medical record for patient history acquiring pertinent clinical information
Proficiently operate all functions of US equipment
Select the proper transducer(s) for examination(s) being performed
Adjust Doppler/color Doppler controls to optimize display of data
Documenting and reviewing specimens
Tracking pathology results and providing results to the radiologist

QualificationsEducation Requirements and Other Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school.

Must be ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted.

Must be ARRT registered in Mammography.

R.D.M.S certified or registry eligible

Breast Sonography Certified or eligible

Current BLS: Required

Current IEMA