Mammography Technologist
Minimum of an Associates degree from an accredited program based on ARRT guidelines. One year of clinical Mammography experience required. Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, registered with the ARRT, in addition to certification in Mammography with the ARRT. Certification in Basic Life Support required. Maintains a second Mammography registry by annually accruing five ECEs specific to Mammography Education, as required by federally-mandated MQSA standards. Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.
Position Physical Requirements
Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
Physical Activity:
Sitting - 1% to 33%
Standing - 34% to 66%
Walking - 34% to 66%
Bending - 34% to 66%
Squatting - 1% to 33%
Crouching - 1% to 33%
Kneeling - 1% to 33%
Reaching - 34% to 66%
Upper Extremity:
Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
Initial push up to a maximum of 46 lbs - 1% to 33%
Initial pull up to a maximum of 46 lbs - 1% to 33%
Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 67% to 100%
Sustained pull up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 1% to 33%
Lift up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 67% to 100%
Carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs - 67% to 100%
Part Two: Functional Responsibility
Position Objective:
Performs breast imaging as well as ultrasound and stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures. Assists in the technical orientation of cross-trained Radiologic Technologists and instructs them in complex or difficult procedures.
Performance Expectation:
Performs routine and complex breast imaging and examination procedures following departmental guidelines. Performs required quality assurance procedures at the designated intervals. Instructs and reviews technical performance of diagnostic technologists. Instructs patients in breast self-examinations. Consistently ensure good patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality. Utilizes e-DH, RIS, and PACS to perform job functions. Maintain a second Mammography registry as required by federally-mandated MQSA standards. Performs other duties as required or assigned.