Mammography Tech- Part Time Liberty

Operates mammography and ultrasound equipment to produce breast images.  Assists Radiologist with breast cyst aspirations and needle localizations and any other special procedures required.

1.   Technologist related duties and responsibilities:

      a.  Performs high - quality mammography according to Breast Center 

           standards of performance.

      b.  Utilizes radiation safety protection measures.

      c.  Practices cleanliness to equipment and room.

      d.  Correctly types all patient information into ID flasher systems.

      e.  Documents on patient history sheet pertinent patient information such as 

           scars, moles, location of lumps, etc.

      f.  Knowledge of quality control procedures.

      g.  Tracks exams in the Radiology Information Systems.

2.   Ultrasound:

     a.  Does four images/film at a minium.

     b.  Includes two magnification view/film and at least one transverse (marked 

           "transverse").

     c.  Checks all information on film: Patient's name, Patient's Number, Location 

            of Noduled.  

     d.  Indicates if palpable on Patient History Form.

     e.  Tracks exam in Radiology Information System.

3.   Customer Service Standards:

      a.  Treats everyone in a courteous and respectful manner.

      b.  Greets patients with a smile.

      c.  Does not discuss patient's condition in public.

      d.  Handles customer complaints objectively and routes them properly.

      e.  Does not display negative sentiments in front of patients.

      f.  Attempts to expedite house patient tests.

      g.  Explains test to patient; engages patient in brief conversation to relax her.

      h.  Shows empathy for patient.

       i.  Uses discretion when communicating with patients.

       j.  Does not keep patient waiting while conducting personal conversations 

           with fellow workers.

       k. Properly explains special procedures to patients obtains consent in 

           accordance with hospital policy.

4.   Breast Self Exam Education:

     a.  Teaching done as needed includes BSE Video.

     b.  Answers questions or refers patient to someone who can answer.

     c.  Pamphlet / shower card.

5. Assists Radiologist:

    a.  Folows cyst aspiration procedure.

    b.  Follows needle localization protocol, which includes informing family of the 

         progress of the procedure.

    c.  Documents test and significant facts on the Patient History Form.

    d.  Tracks exams in the Radiology Information System.

    e.  Cooperation with radiologist in his/her request for additional studies.

    f.   Assists Radiologist during core needle biopsies if applicable.

6.   Clerical Duties:

      a.  Properly prepares all paperwork necessary before performing patient's  

           mammogram.

      b.  Obtains patient's signature on release form and then faxes for previous 

           outside films.

      c.  Answers phone using correct courteous manner.

      d.  Credits/cancels in RIS.

       e.  Properly uses RIS according to Breast Center protocol.

7.  Age Specific Competency Adults:

     a.  Provides for mobility of patient through any needed physical through any 

          needed physical assistance.

     b.  Speaks distanctly to patient.

     c.  Maintains patient's privacy.

     d.  Aware of patient loss of strength and flexibility.

     e.  Attempts to reduce patient's anxiety and fears.

     f.   Explains procedure to patient and ascertains patient understands 

           instructions recognizing that there is a decrease in mental performance and