Mammography Technologist Job Description
Mammography technologist
provides academic assistance and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis on topics including but not limited to mammography positioning, mammography anatomy, and quality control and assurance.
Mammography Technologist Duties & Responsibilities
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Performs radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced Mammography procedures like stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages
Perform the quality control functions related to mammography
Perform mammography procedures in a technically proficient manner
The Mammography Tech in this department provides care for adult patients between 18 to 64 years
Perform high quality radiologic and mammography exams on incoming patients
Assess patient’s medical condition, age, size and other related medical conditions to determine if patient is able to undergo mammography examination and to how best to obtain optimal results/images
Immobilize patient as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography
Assume responsibility for mammography equipment and reports equipment malfunction
Demonstrates the ability to operate mammography and biopsy equipment properly
Conducts daily, weekly and monthly QC testing to ensure the quality control functions related to mammography
Mammography Technologist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Mammography Technologist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, ARRT, BLS, FDA, ARDMS, BCLS
Education for Mammography Technologist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the mammography technologist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Education, Technical, Radiologic Technology, Associates, Radiology, Graduate, Medical, Technology, Supervision, Radiography
Skills for Mammography Technologist
Desired skills for mammography technologist include:
Anatomy and related pathologic processes
Patient positioning based on type of study
Appropriate studies to perform for the patient's diagnosis
Anatomy and physiology
Keyboard functionality
Mammography
Breast anatomy
Proper radiographic exposure factors and procedures for mandated quality control activities
Anatomy
Ability to obtain high-quality images
Desired experience for mammography technologist includes:
Perform a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment
Position patients, using immobilization when necessary
Calculate exposure factors
Assist physicians
Prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques
Explain procedures to patients
Mammography Technologist Examples
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Mammography Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a mammography technologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for mammography technologist
- Educates patients on mammography/breast questions
- Responsible for general office duties including but not limited to checking mail, answering phones, mailing patient letters, patient appointment reminders, Update the mobile mammography site log
- Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations
- The Mammography Technologist performs exams in Radiology and the Imaging Center
- Monday & Tuesday, 4pm to 8pm
- Rotating Saturdays, 7am to 12 noon
- Other hours available as needed
- Prepare patient for procedure
- Verify informed consent and assist a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures, needle localization, aspirations, biopsies, and galactograms
- Participates in problem solving for the Mercy Women’s Care Center
Qualifications for mammography technologist
- Registered or registry eligible ARRT Required
- Follows established protocols for specific exam
- Successfully performs routine exams and views specialty views as requested per radiologist
- Properly shields all patients when appropriate
- Recommended Chest Pain education
- Recommended Stroke education
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Mammography Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of mammography technologist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for mammography technologist
- Performs mammography and stereotactic scans of patient as requested by clinical requisition
- Performs diagnostic general x-ray exams, screening mammography, fluoroscopy, and bone densitometry exams, consistently maintaining a high level of quality and productivity
- May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization
- Assist radiologists with patient procedures such as stereotactic breast biopsies, wire localization, and ductograms
- Perform a variety of mammographic procedures according to department, hospital and national standards
- Complete records, daily Quality Improvement information, and meets regulatory standards
- Stock work area daily
- Comply with department and hospital radiation and safety standards
- Interacts with patient, explaining procedure thoroughly and answering any questions as appropriate
- Accurately produces mammographic images per protocol, making appropriate technical adjustments for body size and habitus, age, and past medical history
Qualifications for mammography technologist
- Certification in Radiological Technology within one year of graduation, issued by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists
- Registered with WA State required
- Ultrasound experience preferred
- Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, understand the differences of female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging degree of understanding and physical limitation related to age
- Ability to handle anxious and fearful patients
- IDNS License
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of mammography technologist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for mammography technologist
- Other Mammography Tech duties as assigned
- Assists the Radiologist with procedures, including (but not limited to),stereotactic core biopsy, galactography, needle localizations, and ultrasound guided aspirations and cores(in the absence of an ultrasonographer)
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of radiation safety principles for both patients and self
- Participates in the departmental Quality Control as required
- Keeps work area neat, orderly and well stocked with the necessary supplies
- Attends and participates in the marketing, promotional and educational activities of Stevens Hospital and the Breast Care Center, serving as a proponent of such
- Performs related support duties in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to, contacting and scheduling recall patients, completing required computerized exam data entry, completion of exam worksheets, file room activities
- Maintain CPR certification and attend applicable hospital in-services
- Obtains patient history and document findings
- Navigate patients through system who present symptomatic on the mammovan
Qualifications for mammography technologist
- Must engage in continuous learning and review of new and emerging technologies
- Must be flexible and be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and growing patient volume
- Must demonstrate confidence in one's own ability and have a calming effect on patients and others
- Must have current ARRT(R) certification, and state licenses in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and Mammographic Radiologic Technology
- Must maintain continuing experience in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies’ rules and regulations
- Must provide 40 initial hours of training or attestation if registered on or after 10/1/94
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Mammography Technologist Job Description
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of mammography technologist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for mammography technologist
- Prepares patient or area for mammography procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
- Communicate with site coordinators regarding issues that may arise, such as patient flow delays and mechanical and technical issues
- Attend designated staff and/or educational meetings as required
- Follow-up with physicians and other personnel on unexpected issues that need attention
- Responsible for providing excellent customer service to patients, visitors, outside facilities, via phone, face-to face, or written communication
- May order supplies as needed in SAP
- Serves as a designated driver for the mobile unit and operates the vehicle in a safe manner
- Supports responsible staffing decisions (in-patient/out-patient coverage, low volume, stand-by, on-call)
- Operate all imaging equipment using proper technique
- Record complete and accurate patient information
Qualifications for mammography technologist
- Extensive knowledge of breast pathology and mammographic signs of pathology
- Knowledge of all mammographic positions and the ability to radiographically record the required information
- Successful completion of a formal radiologic technology training program, which meets the requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Current Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist-Diagnostic license required
- 1 year minimum recent (within last 12 months) acute care/hospital experience
- BLS for Healthcare Providers(CPR) must be current
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Mammography Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of mammography technologist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for mammography technologist
- Explain procedures and educate patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly QC testing to ensure the quality control functions related to mammography
- Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures
- May be required to perfrom multi-modality exams (DEXA, Breast Ultrasounds) depending on the site specific requirements
- Perform Screening and Diagnostic Mammogram procedures
- Erform stereotactic, needle localizations or Bone Density (DXA) examinations
- Maintains X-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order
- Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedures
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams, in meetings and on committees
- Performs patient follow-up as required by MQSA/ACR standards
Qualifications for mammography technologist
- Positional tasks may include frequent/prolonged walking, standing with occasional kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing and stooping
- Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, depth perception, corrected hearing and vision to within functional ranges
- Must be able to communicate clearly with patients, families and co-workers
- Demonstrates attention to detail, concentration, conceptualization and memory
- Relates to others and influences people
- Manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately