MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Operates mammography equipment to produce breast images. Assist Radiologist with needle localizations and any other special procedures required. Assist with additional admin duties when needed.

EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1 year exp. in Mammography (as of 10/1/94 - FDA)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and skill of operation of mammography equipment.
• Knowledge of sterile technique.
• 15 CE hours in mammography required within a 3 year period.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• AART Registered Technologist
• Certified Mammographer
• Ohio Radiologic Technologist License
• CPR Certification - bi-annually

Technologist Related Duties:

• Performs high quality mammography images in accordance with the Comprehensive Breast Center standards of performance.
• Utilizes radiation safety protection measures
• Practices cleanliness to equipment and room
• Documents on patient history sheet pertinent patient information
• Knowledge of quality control procedures
• Correctly tracks exams in PACS
• Tracks exams and charges correctly in the RIS
• Properly identify, prepare and document various medications during procedures
• Reconcile patient medications to ensure current medications will not interact with contrast media

Customer Service Standards:

• Treats everyone in a courteous and respectful way
• Greets patients with a smile
• Does not discuss patients condition in public
• Handles customer complaints objectively and routes them properly
• Does not display negative sentiments in front of patients
• Attempts to expedite house patient exams
• Explains exam to patient; engages patient in brief conversation to relax them
• Shows empathy for patient
• Uses discretion when communicating with patients
• Does not keep patient waiting while conducting personal conversations with coworkers
• Properly explains special procedures to patients and obtains consent in accordance with hospital policy

Breast Self Exam Education:

• Teaching done as needed
• Answers questions or refers patient to someone who can answer
• Pamphlet/Shower card

Assist Radiologist:

• Follows Special procedure instructions/protocols
• Documents exam and significant facts on the Patient History Form
• Tracks and Charges exams in the RIS
• Cooperation with radiologist in his/her request for additional imaging

Clerical Duties:

• Properly prepares all paperwork necessary before performing patient exam
• Obtains patients signature on release form and faxes for prior images
• Answers phone according to department policy
• Checks order accuracy before patient exam
• Properly uses RIS in accordance to protocol

Age Specific Competency:

• Adults:
• Provides mobility of patient through exam
• Speaks distinctly to patient
• Maintains patient privacy
• Aware of patient loss of strength and flexibility
• Attempts to reduce patients anxiety and fears
• Explains procedure to patient and ascertains patient understands instructions recognizing that there is a decrease in mental performance and need
• Geriatrics:
• Recognizes patient's decreased tolerance to hot/cold and tries to provide comfort
• Is careful in positioning patient realizing that skin is fragile
• Speaks distinctly but does not raise voice
• Maintains patient privacy
• Attempts to reduce patients anxiety and fears
• Provides for mobility to patient through any needed physical assistance
• Repeats instructions if necessary
• Provides assistance in guiding patient into equipment

Alternate Job Duties (if applicable):

• Notifies patient of need to return for additional imaging
• Notifies physician office of need for biopsy
• Prepares all necessary paperwork for special procedures
• Contacts physicians office/pathologys departments and/or the patient for follow-up biopsy results

Performs bone densitometry exam (if applicable)