Job Summary:

The Mammography Technologist operates a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician. Specifically, conducts radiology exams and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates a positive patient and customer experience by representing the US Radiology Way

(95%) Patient Care

• Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities
• Uses proper radiation protection and precautions, prepares, and operates mammography equipment
• Demonstrates use of proper positioning to produce quality mammography studies
• Operates equipment safely and competently, while obtaining high-quality images.
• Maintains requires CE’s for both ARRT and MQSA compliance.
• Participates in activities/tasks to maintain compliance and accreditation with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Participates in annual Inspections and documentation requires by MQSA or ACR
• Demonstrates ability to collect appropriate clinical history and correlate findings with the procedure being performed
• Ensures that comparison studies are obtained prior to sending the study to a radiologist for interpretation
• Evaluates images for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and labels appropriately
• Applies the profession’s code of ethics in all aspects of practice
• Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care
• Maintains accurate patient records; including documentation of communication method, date and to whom findings were communicated

(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Shift Details:  Coverage at various sites for vacations, evenings, Saturdays

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding to perform a full range of scanning procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles
• Knowledge of current Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS)
• Knowledge of basic level computer skills
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to operate and adjust scanning and ancillary equipment 
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes, think strategically, and identify trends 
• Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve decision-making 
• Ability to maintain and build constructive relationships that produce results 
• Ability to work independently, as a team, and in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
• Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time approval to work as scheduled
• Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
• Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level 
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of 24-month AMA-approve School of Radiology Technology
• 12 months of previous experience in diagnostic radiology
• ARRT certification in Radiology and Mammography Certification
• Applicable State Licensure, where applicable
• BLS certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Basic lifting as required, not to exceed 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.
• Requires computer related activities for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key