Mammography Tech III

Requirements

• Required: Two (2) years of experience as a Mammography Technologist II or two (2) years of experience as a licensed Breast Sonographer
• Reports To: Breast Center Director
• Supervises: N/A
• Ages of Patients (as assigned): Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
• Blood Borne Pathogens: Moderate Potential
• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
• Essential Responsibilities
• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Interacts compassionately and effectively with patients providing a Five Star experience by reducing anxieties; provides explanations of procedures and equipment, and answers questions
• Trains Mammography Technologists in Breast Ultrasound and in the areas of DEXA and Mammography.
• Assists radiologist and nurses in procedures, to include: Breast localizations, Stereotactic Biopsy, Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsy, Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) and Dutograms, as needed: timeout, holding pressure over biopsy site, explain post procedure instructions, apply pressure dressing over biopsy site.
• Performs bone density screening as assigned.
• Presents exams to radiologists using the appropriate medical terminology.
• Changes exams in EPIC as requested by the radiologist; obtains new order, if needed.
• Completes all required billing and documentation accurately and timely in EHR and PACS systems.
• Completes Quality Control/Quality Assurance daily, weekly, and Monthly for mammography equipment, DEXA equipment, biopsy equipment and Ultrasound equipment.
• Escorts patient from sub-wait area to procedure room.
• Explains procedure to patient prior to beginning exam.
• Obtains appropriate medical history required (patient and family) before procedure is started.
• Explains comparative film review and obtains patient film release signature, as appropriate.
• Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and rooms.
• Maintains current and adequate CEUs per Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and state regulatory requirements and remains proficient in using diagnostic equipment.
• Follows department timekeeping procedures; obtains prior authorization for any overtime.
• Works at main campus and satellite facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Additional Information

Sign On Bonus Eligible Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $43.05 - $65.40 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Breast Center (ELCCC) Job Objective: Produces high quality screening and diagnostic mammography exams, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) exams; educates patients regarding scheduled exam and accurately documents completed exams in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and imaging reporting system. Assists radiologist with breast ultrasound biopsies, stereotactic biopsies and breast localizations; performs high quality breast ultrasound exams under limited supervision and documents and reports accurate findings to the radiologist. Job Description: Education: Required: Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved School of Radiologic Technology Licensure/Certification: Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology (R) and Mammography (M); American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Breast Sonography (BS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Breast (BR); California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) Mammography license; American Heart Association BLS

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