What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist position at CareSTL Health?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Mammography Technologist
REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Business Services
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DATE: September 21, 2015; Rev Aug 22, 2019; May 21, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY: The Mammography Technologist operates radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease. The mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Mammography Technologist may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons.
- Perform/produce quality radiography and mammography exams in a safe and proper manner with all patients
- Takes general x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety
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- Scan all necessary documents into the appropriate database for interpretation from the radiologist Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
- Applies principals of radiation to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others
OTHER JOB RELATED FUNCTIONS:
- Practices aseptic/sterile techniques to prevent cross contamination. Clean the exam room and equipment after use and/or every patient
- Operates imaging equipment and other related radiology equipment such as computers, copier, scanners, fax machine, and printer
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
- Assist with registering patients, scheduling appointments, and importing and exporting CD's and reports.
- Assist coworkers with their duties
- Other duties as assigned by Radiology Director and Chief Information Officer
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Must have received a Certificate of completion from an allied health education and accreditation (AMA) accredited radiology program which meets requirements of the American Registry of Radiological Technologist
- Must be a certified mammography technologist with 40 hours of training, completed 15 CMEs in the past 3 years, and have performed 200 mammograms in the previous 24 months
Experience:
- I year of experience performing screening and diagnostic mammograms
- 1 year of experience in radiology setting
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have excellent oral/written communication skills
Transportation Requirement:
- Must have Reliable Transportation
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None
Additional Eligibility Qualifications (licenses, programs, certificates, pre-employment check and post and annual screening(s)
- Copy of Certification of completion from an allied health education and accreditation (AMA) accredited radiology program which meets requirements of the American Registry of Radiological Technologist
- Copy of current certification in mammography
- Current registration as a radiologic technologist
- Current Registration with the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry Annual PPD or Chest x-Ray
- Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)
- Certificate of completion from an allied health education and accreditation (AMA) accredited radiology program which meets requirements of the American Registry of Radiological Technologist
- Current certification in mammography
Competencies:
- Customer Service/Focused
- Trustworthiness
- Collaboration & Team Work
- Accountability & Adaptability
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- Attention to Details
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
- Ethics & Professionalism
- Computer Skills & Multi-Tasking
- Professionalism & Dependability
- Interpersonal Skills Attendance & Punctuality
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS:
The physical and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the position responsibilities.
The physical and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the position responsibilities.
Physical demand such as the ability to walk, talk, see, and hear, etc., the employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and blood-borne pathogens and/or physical risks, which will require OSHA training.
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Work environment for this position operates in a medical/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard offce equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, adding machine, filing cabinets. In this position, environmental/atmospheric conditions are of normal office conditions, some temporary temperature fluctuations. May work at more than one CARESTL HEALTH's site as requested; site assignments may change periodically. This position may require occasional overnight travel, evening and/or weekend hours.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, during the hours that the health center is open; this may vary by department and Wpe of work that is being performed The health center reserves the right to change its houß of operation based on the needs of the community it serves.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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