What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist Specialist position at Detroit Medical Center?
The Detroit Medical Center is seeking a skilled professional to fill the position of Mammography Technologist. The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform diagnostic mammographic exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment, verifying patient identity and reviewing patient medical records for appropriateness of exams or procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct interviews with patients to obtain, verify, or update their medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and/or psychological indicators.
- Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up instructions.
- Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per script, review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to radiologists.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as necessary. Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
- Participate in process improvement activities within the radiology practice, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
- Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
- Able to take call/standby as required by the department. May perform duties of a Radiologic Technologist as needed.
Requirements:
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography (M). Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age-appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient's physical ability and/or limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress; ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written requests and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology and MQSA requirements for accreditation.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift in order to provide patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
