Operates mammography equipment to produce breast images.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.
EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Radiology Technology, and/or has completed on the job experience/training which allows the technologist to obtain certification.
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 to produce quality examinations. 15 C.E. hours in Mammography required (prior to 1/1/94 - ACR) 5 C.E. hours in Mammography required each year after 1/1/94 OR 15 C.E. hours within a three year period.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: ARRT Registered Technologist Certified Mammographer Ohio Licensure CPR Certification - bi-annually
Technologist Related Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs high-quality mammography according to Breast Center standards of performance. • Utilizes radiation safety protection measures. • Practices cleanliness to equipment and room. • Correctly types all patient information into ID flasher systems. • Documents on patient history sheet pertinent patient information such as scars, moles, location of lumps, etc. • Knowledge of quality control procedures. • Tracks exams in the Radiology Information Systems.
Customer Service Standards:
• Treats everyone in a courteous and respectful manner. • 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 tests. • Explains test to patient; engages patient in brief conversation to relax her. • Shows empathy for patient. • Uses discretion when communicating with patients. • Does not keep patient waiting while conducting personal conversations with fellow workers. • Properly explains special procedures to patients obtains consent in accordance with hospital policy.
Breast Self Exam Education:
• Teaching done as needed includes BSE Video. • Answers questions or refers patient to someone who can answer. • Pamphlet / shower card.
Clerical Duties:
• Properly prepares all paperwork necessary before performing patients mammogram. • Obtains patients signature on release form and then faxes for previous outside films. • Answers phone using correct courteous manner. • Credits/cancels in RIS. • Properly uses RIS according to Breast Center protocol.
Age Specific Competency Adults:
• Provides for mobility of patient through any needed physical through any needed physical assistance. • Speaks distinctly to patient. • Maintains patients 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 speed.
Geriatrics:
• Recognizes patients decreased tolerance to hot/cold and tries provide patient comfort. • Is careful in positioning realizing that skin is fragile. • Speaks distinctly, but does not raise voice unless patient has a hearing loss. • Maintains patient privacy. • Attempts to reduce patients anxiety and fears. • Provides for mobility of patient through any needed physical assistance. • Repeats instructions if necessary - recognizing decrease in memory and slowing of mental functions. • Provides assistance in guiding patient into equipment as a result of decreased vision and depth perception.
Alternate Job Duties (if applicable):
• Notifies patient of need to return for additional imaging studies. • Notifies physician's office if a biopsy is recommended. • Prepares all necessary paperwork for core needle biopsies and/or needle localization. • Contacts physician's office, pathology departments, and/or the patient for follow-up biopsy results on the studies not performed at TCH.
Performs bone densitometry exam (if applicable).