Mammography Tech

##### The Mammography Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Mammography department and throughout the organization. ##### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** ##### These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned. * ##### Produce a variety of high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique * ##### Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel; communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the Operations Manager * ##### Utilize all assigned functions of the Radiology Information Computer System (RIGS); utilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits * ##### Practice radiation safety in accordance with department policies * ##### Follow NRC and State regulations for radiation safety and keep exposure "ALARA" * ##### Confirm patient identity prior to procedure via verbal communication on outpatients and/or identification bands on inpatients * ##### Perform procedures as the schedule requires and rotate calls as needed * ##### Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services * ##### Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care ##### **Supervisory Responsibilities** * ##### **Reports to:** Mammography Lead / Director. May be assigned work from the Radiologists, the Administrative Director and other Clinical Leads * ##### **Supervises:** None * ##### **Responsibilities:** Not applicable ##### **Qualifications** ##### To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. ##### Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ##### Education and Experience * ##### **Minimum Required Education:** Successful completion of an accredited Radiologist Technology program * ##### **Preferred Education:** Not applicable * ##### **Experience:** Prior experience as a Registered Technologist is preferred, but will consider new graduates ##### **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations** * ##### Must be ARRT registered * ##### Certified in Mammography within 12 months of date of hire * ##### BLS required