Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Overview
Under general supervision of the Mammography Supervisor, the Mammography Tech prepares equipment and patients for mammography procedures. Safely and accurately performs mammography and quality control, as ordered and directed according to established practices and procedures. Maintains safe environment to deliver highest quality patient care and accurate imaging. Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
Responsibilities
Proper setup, use and operation of the mammography unit.
Adjust technical factors in proportion to the patient, minimize radiation, and review digital images for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
Greet patients and confirm identification. Assume care and responsibility for the patient undergoing the exam throughout their visit in the department.
Record the patient's history, unusual conditions and/or limitations. Record the technique used, the time of the exam, and any other relevant information.
Label mammogram images as required by ACR.
Perform and document all testing associated with ACR/FDA Regulations, including quality control testing.
Perform visual preventive safety inspections on imaging equipment and report dangerous department or equipment conditions.
Ensure exams are properly charged according to departmental procedures.
Perform office procedures, transport patients, and assist referring physicians in locating films and reports.
Stay current on state and federal regulations and provide radiation protection to patient, staff, and self, according to prescribed safety standards (i.e., FDA, ACR, MQSA).
Screen patient information to determine if an exam will be screening versus diagnostic; information is presented to the radiologist for a decision.
Maintain records of outside mammograms; log-in and log-out.
Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
Abide by the hospital's Code of Conduct and legal compliance requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns appropriately.
Perform other duties as required.
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Qualifications Education:
Completion of formal radiology technology program required.
Experience:
One year of experience as a diagnostic radiologic technologist and supervised performance of 250 mammograms preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. An advanced registry in mammography from the ARRT (R)(M) required.
Basic Life Support:
Certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions Frequent: pushing, pulling, standing & walking.
Occasional: sitting, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting.
Visual and hearing acuity required; depth perception needed to examine exposed film for pertinent details. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Under general supervision of the Mammography Supervisor, the Mammography Tech prepares equipment and patients for mammography procedures. Safely and accurately performs mammography and quality control, as ordered and directed according to established practices and procedures. Maintains safe environment to deliver highest quality patient care and accurate imaging. Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
Responsibilities
Proper setup, use and operation of the mammography unit.
Adjust technical factors in proportion to the patient, minimize radiation, and review digital images for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
Greet patients and confirm identification. Assume care and responsibility for the patient undergoing the exam throughout their visit in the department.
Record the patient's history, unusual conditions and/or limitations. Record the technique used, the time of the exam, and any other relevant information.
Label mammogram images as required by ACR.
Perform and document all testing associated with ACR/FDA Regulations, including quality control testing.
Perform visual preventive safety inspections on imaging equipment and report dangerous department or equipment conditions.
Ensure exams are properly charged according to departmental procedures.
Perform office procedures, transport patients, and assist referring physicians in locating films and reports.
Stay current on state and federal regulations and provide radiation protection to patient, staff, and self, according to prescribed safety standards (i.e., FDA, ACR, MQSA).
Screen patient information to determine if an exam will be screening versus diagnostic; information is presented to the radiologist for a decision.
Maintain records of outside mammograms; log-in and log-out.
Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
Abide by the hospital's Code of Conduct and legal compliance requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns appropriately.
Perform other duties as required.
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Qualifications Education:
Completion of formal radiology technology program required.
Experience:
One year of experience as a diagnostic radiologic technologist and supervised performance of 250 mammograms preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. An advanced registry in mammography from the ARRT (R)(M) required.
Basic Life Support:
Certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions Frequent: pushing, pulling, standing & walking.
Occasional: sitting, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting.
Visual and hearing acuity required; depth perception needed to examine exposed film for pertinent details. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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