MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - CASUAL

Clarion Healthcare System, Inc.; Monroe Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Healthcare System, Inc. seeks a Mammography Technologist to operate radiologic equipment and produce high‑quality breast radiographs under radiologist direction.

The role emphasizes accurate data collection, patient information delivery, proper compression, image evaluation, and thorough documentation in patient records according to MQSA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Reconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
• Explains the need for adequate compression in achieving a quality mammogram.
• Responds to questions about radiation dosage and the possible need for additional projections.
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Obtains images by applying the maximum amount of tolerable compression to the patient's breast.
• Evaluates the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts, and compression and determines the appropriate anatomical view.
• Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.

Job description

Description

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

The Mammography Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs of breast tissue for diagnostic purposes as directed by the radiologist.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
  • Reconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
  • Assures the proper screening protocol is completed.
  • Verifies the patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
  • Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions the patient may have.
  • Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
  • Provides information on breast self-examination via demonstration or brochure where applicable.
  • Explains the need for adequate compression in achieving a quality mammogram.
  • Responds to questions about radiation dosage and the possible need for additional projections.
  • Informs patient of how and when she/he and her/his physician will receive a radiologist report of the examination where applicable.
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and determines optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
  • Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.
  • Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedures such as medications and insufficient patient preparation.
  • Applies and adjusts radiation protective shielding where applicable.
• Documents the location of breast lumps scars or moles by placing radiopaque markers on the breast and/or diagraming on the patient's clinical history sheet.
• Obtains images by applying the maximum amount of tolerable compression to the patient's breast.
• Performs invasive procedures as directed by the radiologist according to established department guidelines.
• Evaluates the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts, and compression. Determines the prescribed or suitable anatomical position to image the proper anatomical portion of the breast.
• Determines the need for repeat or additional images; obtains additional images as needed.
• Performs at least the minimum number of mammography examinations for MQSA regulations.
• Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.
  • Verifies correct order is entered into HIS/RIS.
  • Documents appropriate patient history.
  • Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines.
  • Processes images through CAD system
  • Verifies information in MRS and completes appropriate MRS documentation.
  • Completes medication reconciliation documentation per department policy.
• Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
  • Works with centralized scheduling and nursing units to schedule customers in accordance with established scheduling procedures.
  • Determine priority or sequence of scheduling to assure satisfactory unit function and workflow.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
  • Performs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly QC on