Position Title: Mammography Technologist
Department: Mid-Atlantic Imaging Center
Position Reports to: Director of Mammography
Job Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary: The Mammography Technologist performs 2D and 3D digital mammography procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury. Must have good knowledge and understanding of the mammography QC requirements to meet the MQSA, ACR and State regulations. Must be able to work independently without supervision, have excellent problem-solving skills. Ensures a high level of quality and service is delivered to all organizational customers.
Essential Job Functions:
Functions
% of time
Take Mammographic Images
65
Post Processes Mammographic Images
10
Complete Patient Information Requirements
5
Converse with Radiologist about Mammographic Exams
5
MQSA and FDA Quality Control Requirements
10
Answer Calls and Questions about Mammography Services
5
Additional Job Functions:
- All other job requests as assigned by Manger of Imaging Operations or Care Center Office Administrator
Position Requirements:
Requires a working knowledge of the equipment QC requirements and documentation required for MQSA and State regulations.
Must ensure equipment is functioning properly and take appropriate action if necessary.
Interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively interact with physicians, other facility staff, patients and families when providing instructions or responding to question or exchanging patient-related information.
Analytical skills are also necessary in order to conduct mammography exams and review images for accuracy and quality, verify patient information, and perform general radiographic exams while limiting radiation exposure.
Requires the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when conducting or assisting with mammographic or radiologic procedures.
Must also complete necessary medical records information to include consents, billing charges, and monitor supply levels.
Must meet continuing experience and continuing education required by MQSA.
Requires a current State Mammography License
Must have current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (R) (M)).
Competencies:
· Judgment: Ability to make decisions based on objective analysis of facts
· Cooperation: Effectively works with others and cooperates to ensure individual and team success
· Initiative: self-motivated, enterprising, pro-active
· Creativity: originality and resourcefulness in adapting and revising processes and procedures to resolve issues
· Positive Attitude: displays interest in and enthusiasm for his/her position and the company
Physical Demands: (Please indicate the % of time an employee will engage in each listed activity – can exceed 100%.)
Activity
% of time in activity
Standing
80
Lifting over 20lbs
5
Lifting over 50lbs
5
Bending
10
Lifting
10
Reaching
20
Speaking
75
Seeing
75
Hearing
75
The Company uses job descriptions to ensure the equitable administration of the hiring process and that qualified employees are selected for open positions. Job descriptions are also essential for the effective administration of the performance appraisal program and for related promotions, transfers, layoffs, and termination decisions.
The Company performs periodic reviews of job descriptions to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Excluded from the job description are non-essential tasks only incidentally related to the position.
Requirements, skills, and abilities included in the job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform the position successfully. In no instance; however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements included in this job description be considered as all-inclusive. Authorized management personnel may assign additional functions, responsibilities and requirements as necessary.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that certain requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, accommodations will not be made that can pose serious health or safety risk(s) to the employee or others; or, which imposes undue hardship on the Company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- ARRT Certification in Mammography (Required)
Work Location: In person