Mammogram Technician

Rev 03 / 2004, 11 / 14, 8 / 15 1 Mammography TechnologistArroyo Vista Family Health CenterJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title : Mammogram TechnicianSalary Range : $43.26 - $46.00 HourlySUMMARY : Under administration supervision of the Director of Clinic Operations with direction of the ChiefMedical Officer, the mammography technologist performs screening mammograms.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Responsible for verbalizing and / or demonstrates knowledge of clinical information andpractices providing direct patient care for patients ranging in age from adult throughgeriatric.2. Responsible for performing mammography.3. Responsible for practicing radiation safety.4. Responsible for utilizing correct patient positioning and exposure factors.5. Responsible for assessing quality and appropriateness of images with minimal supervision.6. Responsible for performing daily checking of mammography machine and reportsmalfunctions to immediate supervisor and participates in routine testing of the machine.7. Responsible for maintaining patient's records and documents services provided accurately.8. Responsible for performing and / or participating in the Imaging services ProcessImprovement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Mammography Quality StandardAct of 1992 (MQSA) activities as may be required. Maintains confidentiality of patientand center information.9. Responsible for conforms, performs and / or participates in all mandated and / or voluntaryprograms of the Imaging services to comply with the provision of JCAHO, DHS, and anyregulatory agency requirements.10. Responsible for complying with agency's policies, procedures and protocols and forconforming, performing, and / or participating in all mandated and / or voluntary programsof the Imaging services to comply with the provision of JCAHO, DHS, and any regulatoryagency requirements.Rev 03 / 2004, 11 / 14, 8 / 15 2 Mammography Technologist11. Responsible for setting a high personal standard for accuracy in her work.12. Responsible for actively contributing to team effort by volunteering to assist co-workers intime of need.13. Responsible for equipment sterilization as assigned and follows safety and infectioncontrol policy and procedures.14. Responsible for actively participating in the Improving Organization PerformanceProgram, to include The Joint Commission, Patient Care Medical Home, InfectionControl Program, Safety Program, and Emergency Preparedness15. Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations,procedures, policies, and practices.16. Responsible for other related duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS : 1. Graduate of an accredited radiology program.2. Two years of experience as mammography technician.3. State of California certification. California Radiology Technician (CRT)4. Mammography certification. California Radiology Technician-Mammogram (CRT-M)5. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and American Registry ofRadiologic Technologist (Mammography) (ARRT(M))

Salary : $43 - $46