Mammography Technologist

Position Summary

Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. May perform breast imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met. Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly.

Positions patients and moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.

Qualifications

Required: Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology. Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). Certified in mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. Current BLS certification. Preferred: Associate degree in radiology