Mammography Technologist

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Position Summary:

Works independently to perform digital and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography and may also include wire and wire-free localizations, stereotactic breast biopsies, and DEXA imaging based on hospital policies and/or practice standards, under the supervision of the interpreting physician. Must demonstrate an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Must maintain accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and image evaluation while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards. Must understand the federal regulations governing mammography practice to meet the standards for the performance of breast imaging. Must have knowledge of the quality assurance policies and quality control testing for mammography within federal regulation guidelines.  Must prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques for stereotactic biopsies and wire needle localizations and explain procedures to patients.

Duties:

• Review orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care, and maintain, generate, and keep organized documentation for all upcoming biopsies and localizations.
• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure by positioning and instructing patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required.
• Perform and complete procedures as required by physician’s order in hospital information system.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and Dexa imaging at applicable locations.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment; selecting proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination.
• Perform daily and weekly Quality Control tests on radiologist’s workstations, mammography machine, and Stereotactic equipment.
• Request, upload, and prepare patients outside mammograms when necessary for comparison of the Radiologist’s dictation.
• Enter an order for Breast Ultrasound when required by the Radiologist and communicate with the sonographers.
• Perform stereotactic biopsies and wire needle localizations.
• Assisting Breast surgeon/radiologist throughout the procedure.
• Assist with MRI guided breast biopsies as needed.
• Place supply orders for procedures and maintain an adequate PAR level.
• Complete post procedure documentation including entering specimen orders.
• Complete Biopsy Quality Control before every procedure
• Gather all required documentation for the procedure including consent, outside reports and images, and uploading outside images to PACS.
• Imaging technologists are required to cover all outpatient and hospital locations as necessary and appropriate and may also assist with mentoring and/or training students, and new hires.

Other duties as assigned - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee partner for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education:

Associate degree from a Radiologic Technology program. 

Experience: 

Minimum one (1) year Mammography experience preferred.

License/Certification:

• ARRT(M) certified or registry eligible (If eligible, must become ARRT(M) certified within 24 months of hire or transfer date)
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association certified required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational development on a case-by-case basis). 

Knowledge/Skills:

• Understand and utilize ALARA concepts and critical thinking
• Positioning
• Critical Thinking
• Excellent customer service skills
• Time management
• Effective communication

Physical Requirements: Medium

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.