Mammography Technologist (42553)

Under general supervision of the Supervisory Radiologic Technologist, the Mammography Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of the mammography equipment. Radiology Services provides specialized diagnostic medical services on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Responsibility of managing the daily operation of the Mammography section. Apply state of the art strategies to reduce health risks associated with breast cancer. In performing this function, the individual provides the necessary competencies or obtains the needed expertise from specialists. Upholds the principles of WIHCC’s Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
• Plans, develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates a comprehensive program designed to promote breast cancer screening.
• Responsible for the accuracy, quality and performance of screening, diagnostic and invasive mammography.
• 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.
• Responsible for all technical requirements and quality assurance measures as required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American College of Radiology (ACR), Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and other mammography accrediting agencies, as well as the overall cleanliness and organization of the mammography suite and associated equipment.
• Interprets Exam requests accurately, perform exam which will optimize clarity for diagnostic use and recognizes when additional scans or different positions are needed to fully illustrate the abnormality.
• Determines the need for compression views, magnification views or other standard/specialized views independently.
• Responsible for the overall case management of breast health problems and tracking.
• Performs health record audits and conducts follow up of patients as required by FDA, MQSA, etc.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Develops breast imaging protocols.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Maintains a database for the planning, development and evaluation of a comprehensive breast health case management system.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with appropriate agencies, individuals and groups concerned with breast cancer prevention and control.
• Requires completion of tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor.
• Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.
• Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
• Adheres to WIHCCs Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
• Interacts in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Maintains compliance with all Human Resources requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.