Mammography Technologist

TGH Imaging; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TGH Imaging in Florida seeks a Facility Manager to oversee and perform mammography procedures under a Radiologist, following ACR and FDA protocols. This technical role requires supervision and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis.

Responsibilities include patient communication, precise positioning, image QC, matching exams to orders in PACS, and ensuring proper billing codes. A Florida CRT license, ARRT Mammography registration, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a 2-year Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited school.
• Current and valid Florida State License (CRT).
• Current ARRT registry and Mammography (M) registry.
• BLS through the American Heart Association (CPR).

Responsibilities

• Verifies that the prescription matches the procedure and records all reasons for the exam.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Positions patient and adjusts immobilization devices for optimum views.
• Moves mammography equipment and sets exposure factors (time, distance).
• Processes radiologic images and checks technical quality and diagnostic acceptability.
• Verify exam matches order in PACS and adjust billing codes as needed.
• Present prior studies along with current studies to radiologist for assessment.
• Practices radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient and staff.
• Stock and order supplies, check machine, perform QC when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year Radiologic Technology Program

Florida State License (CRT)

ARRT Mammography registry

BLS - CPR (AHA)

Job description

Under the direction of a Radiologist, Facility Manager performs mammography procedures according to protocols established according to the ACR and FDA, at a technical level requiring supervision of technical detail. Performs screening and diagnostic procedures using either 2D or 3D technical radiographic procedures that will require judgement and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated area or procedures as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verifies that the prescription matches the procedure that is going to be performed and records all reasons for the exam including all signs and symptoms.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Positions patient and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Moves mammography equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.
• Processes radiologic digital images and examines for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability.
• Verify that the patient’s exam corresponds to the ordered exam in PACS. Make changes in billing codes/exam titles as needed.
• Make sure to present any prior studies along with current studies to radiologist for diagnostic assessment.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Stock/Order supplies, check machine for any problems, perform equipment QC when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications / Education / Experience:

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a 2-year Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited school.
• Current and valid Florida State License (CRT)
• Current and valid Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registry and Mammography (M) registry
• Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association (CPR)