What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist - Full-Time position at Rezolut?
Assured Imaging is looking for a Mammo Technologist to join our team!
Who is Assured Imaging?
Assured Imaging is a Rezolut company. Rezolut is a national emerging platform of diagnostic medical imaging services. With a focus on four key platforms, our vision is to provide top-notch patient care partnered with innovative technology - to achieve better health outcomes.
Essential Functions of a Mammo Tech
The mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; and presenting them for diagnosis.
- Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging requests; checking for special instructions; and confirming anticipated service with patients.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; and answering questions.
- Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing the patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
- Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
- Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to the radiologist for interpretation.
- Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; and maintaining equipment inventories.
- Keeps mammography supplies and patient gowns ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
- Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
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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 for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AssuredHP
Salary : $35 - $50
