Mammography Technologist -Per Diem-Day- new rate

Responsibilities:

Follow ALARA principles and scans patient with appropriate exposure and minimal repeatability. Always wears radiation badge(s) to track personal exposure.  Verifies pregnancy status in appropriate patient population and obtains waiver as needed.  Notes all repeat/rejected images in the appropriate manner.

Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name. Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Advises patient on proper exam preparation including removal of deodorant/lotion, removal of jewelry and appropriate attire. Explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and follows-up with patient when necessary.

Determines technical factors for correct calculated exposure and sets appropriate compression values. Proficient in positioning all routine and technically challenging views to obtain optimal quality. Covers appropriate anatomy and utilizes proper imaging parameters including mole and scar markers. Monitors and communicates with the patient throughout the exam.

Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly. Reviews charge entry, edits exam or notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes. Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed. Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow, checks-in breast ultrasound and includes complete and accurate notes to the Sonographer.

Evaluates Mammographic images for technical quality, repeats images as necessary and verifies images in PACS. Performs required post processing and/or transfers appropriate images to dedicated workstations. Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison. Provides correct forms/documentation and concise relevant history to the Radiologist for interpretation.

Selects correct patient and updates necessary clinical history. Enters pertinent notes relating to present exam and indicates the reason for exam/location of concern. Resolves prior examinations accurately. Indicates when shielding was utilized.

Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate. Cleans and disinfects between each patient and can perform/document high level disinfection appropriately. Consistently indicates in Magview that infection control was completed prior to the start of the exam. Keeps work area, waiting rooms and dressing rooms clean and tidy and stocks work area with laundry and medical supplies on a daily basis.

 Maintains Mammography, Stereotactic and/or Bone Density Department  standards and updates all necessary logs.   Initiates equipment service requests and notifies supervisor as necessary.   Actively participates in Time Out procedures required for certain exams.   Able to perform tests per ACR requirements and reboot/shutdown systems per manufacturer guidelines.

 Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed.  Promptly responds to situations which require a timely response and documents relevant information on incident forms.  Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart, oxygen, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, etc).  Able to initiate emergency response policy.

Functions as a Technologist in other modalities (X-Ray, Stereotactic Biopsy, Bone Density) upon supervisor request and skill level.  Able to operate all equipment correctly and efficiently.  Active participation in maintaining break room cleanliness. Willingly performs other tasks to assist ancillary personnel pertaining to patient care.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

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