Mammographer

Summary

Performs screening and diagnostic breast imaging in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. Participates in CQI activities.

• Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective imaging.
• Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
• Provides appropriate Mammography screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Keeps procedure room clean and neat, makes minor equipment adjustments as needed.
• Assists in maintaining records and reports.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and co-workers.
• Compiles and maintains quality assurance information for mammography in accordance with ACR, State of Nebraska Department of Health Standards, the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Thorough understanding of breast anatomy, positioning, and operation of equipment including stereotactic biopsy and wire localization.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the department manager.

Regulatory Requirements:

• High school graduate; BS degree preferred.
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology: either college affiliated or hospital trained.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) in radiography
• Certified in mammography preferred.
• Certified in the State of Nebraska to practice and administer radiation.
• 2 years mammography experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.