Mammography Technologist

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

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Mammography Technologist II
Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview
Works independently to perform digital and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography and may also include wire and wire-free localizations, stereotactic breast biopsies, and DEXA imaging based on hospital policies and/or practice standards, under the supervision of the interpreting physician. Must demonstrate an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Must maintain accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and image evaluation while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards. Must understand the federal regulations governing mammography practice to meet the standards for the performance of breast imaging. Must have knowledge of the quality assurance policies and quality control testing for mammography within federal regulation guidelines. Must prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques for stereotactic biopsies and wire needle localizations and explain procedures to patients. Imaging technologists are required to cover all outpatient and hospital locations as necessary and appropriate and may also assist with mentoring and/or training students, and new hires.

What you will do

• Review orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care, and maintain, generate, and keep organized documentation for all upcoming biopsies and localizations. Gather all required documentation for the procedure including consent, outside reports and images, and uploading outside images to PACS
• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication. Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure by positioning and instructing patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation
• Perform and complete procedures as required by physician’s order in hospital information system. Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and Dexa imaging at applicable locations. Perform stereotactic biopsies and wire needle localizations
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment; selecting proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination. Complete Biopsy Quality Control before every procedure. Complete post procedure documentation including entering specimen orders
• Perform daily and weekly Quality Control tests on radiologist’s workstations, mammography machine, and Stereotactic equipment
• Request, upload, and prepare patients outside mammograms when necessary for comparison of the Radiologist’s dictation
• Enter an order for Breast Ultrasound when required by the Radiologist and communicate with the sonographers
• Assist with MRI guided breast biopsies as needed. Assisting Breast surgeon/radiologist throughout the procedure
• Place supply orders for procedures and maintain an adequate PAR level

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from a Radiologic Technology program Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year Mammography experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Understand and utilize ALARA concepts
• Positioning knowledge
• Critical Thinking skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Time management
• Effective communication

Licenses and Certifications

• Mammography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist or registry eligible (If eligible, must become ARRT(M) certified within 24 months of hire or transfer date) Required
• Radiography - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Required

Physical Demand
Medium Physical Demand
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.