Mammography/Dexa Technologist

The Mammography Technologist performs mammographic procedures at a level not requiring constant monitoring of technical detail. Performs quality assurance and quality control activities on all exams performed in the department to meet ACR accreditation and federal regulations. Performs all duties with accord to mission, vision and values of DRH Health.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all mammography procedures - screening and diagnostic mammography. Ensures all procedures have accurate documentation including clinical and patient related information.
• Verifies patient identification, confirms physician orders, obtain patient medical history/consent forms prior to performing any procedure. Assures proper completion of all exams requested, proper labeling of all films and prompt release of all patients upon completion of the exam.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and/or performs daily QC strip, records data in IS System and performs weekly phantom tests on unit as per MQSA/FDA regulations.
• Assists with contacting and following up with patients, tracking critical information for performance improvement, and ensuring that the reporting radiologist has all necessary information.
• Assists with ordering supplies, maintaining room cleanliness, ensures proper hand washing regimen and all equipment used safely and according to proper protocols.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Maintains communication and cooperation with radiologists and other ancillary departments regarding changes in protocol, scheduling of procedures, exams performed and patient flow.
• Able to recognize unusual findings in the breast. Reviews prior studies and reports that pertain to current exam ensuring all diagnostic imaging obtained prior to patient leaving.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to assist in performing DEXA procedures while ensuring that team communication, patient comfort and satisfaction is the priority.
• Apply DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Shift: 1

Hours: Monday-Thursday,6:30a-5p, 80 hrs pp

Type: Full Time

Category: Clinical