What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Tech position at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare?
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 (RICS); 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
