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Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Laundryunmatched
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)unmatched
Mammographyunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Radiation Safetyunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Ultrasoundunmatched
Description
Job Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to become part of a Women's Imaging Team serving the Capital District for over 35 years. You will be part of our unique Women's Imaging Team consisting of 3D mammography, Volpara breast density system, 3D and 2D breast ultrasound, breast MRI, stereotactic biopsy, ultrasound guided breast biopsy and MRI guided breast biopsy.
Essential Functions of a Mammography Tech
Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
Keeps mammography supplies and patient gowns ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Required Education and Experience
ARRT(M)
Current BLS
Preferred Experience
High proficiency of PC systems, tools, and applications.