What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist position at Conway Medical Center?
Position Summary:
The Mammography Technologist (MT) will perform a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of a 24-month AMA approved and accredited school of Radiologic Technology required.
Experience
- Documented mammography-specific training (40 hours) required.
- Performed a minimum of 25 mammography exams under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA trained individual required.
- Previous Mammography experience preferred.
- Knowledge of anatomy and radiographic exposure required.
- Proficient in radiation protection practices required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT-R) required.
- Registered or Registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Mammography (ARRT-M) required. If registry eligible, such registration will be obtained within 1 year of hire.
- Certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
- Perform tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
- Position patients using immobilization when necessary.
- Calculate exposure factors.
- Prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate and explain procedures to patients.
- Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality and match with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
- Charge mammographic procedures and supplies in a timely manner.
- Provide education and training to new mammographers.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
- Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
- Consistently display effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.
- Regularly exercise independent judgment.
