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Danbury Hospital

Mammography Technologist

Danbury Hospital, Danbury, Connecticut, us, 06813

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Summary Performs mammography procedures to help physicians in the care of their patients and supports the hospital's objective of quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Greets patients, introduces self, and checks patient identification.

Reviews patient's script to insure that the appropriate exam is being performed.

Explains procedure and ensures the safety and comfort of patient.

Produces images and analysis images for interpretation to the Radiologist.

Assists Radiologist with invasive procedures.

Requires knowledge of MQSA requirements and adheres to them.

Performs QA tests daily on equipment.

Maintains familiarity of computer system to complete orders and cancel exams as necessary.

Recalls patient's prior exam history as pertinent to exam.

Exposure with other modalities.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: Experience with patient care in a radiology setting. Specialty certification.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.

Occupational: Significant occupational risk.

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force.

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials ARRT SPECIALTY,RAD

Other Details Company: Danbury Hospital Department: Breast Ctr Germantown

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