Mammography Tech (PRN)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 
1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:  

MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians  

OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology  

PA: No state license is required  

WV: Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board. 
2. Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).  
3. Registered in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).  

4. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. 

5. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. ARRT Certification in Mammography upon hire. 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient (to include all exams within job scope.). 
2. Works to continually develop skill sets and become competent in ALL exams within job scope defined by leadership. 
3. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety. 
4. Positions and compresses the patient accurately for procedure and fully images all breast tissue. 
5. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors. 
6. Evaluates images for compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image. 
7. Educates patient regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.   
8. Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates. 
9. Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital. 
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