Mammo Tech

• 1. Performs quality and efficient mammographic examinations and procedures, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, to provide a source for interpretation by radiologists and viewing by referring physicians.
• 1.1 Identifies correct patient and requested examination 100% of the time as observed by supervisors and interpreting radiologists.
• 2. Operates mammographic and computer equipment to ensure proper technical results and is aware of and adheres to ACR and FDA/MQSA guidelines and policies.
• 2.1 Conducts daily inspection of mammographic equipment, Ultrasound machines (where applicable), procedural equipment, and supporting RIS systems, PenRad reporting system, and PACs system to ensure proper performance. Reports all malfunctions to supervisor and/or makes necessary contacts to service and/or IT staff.
• 3. Prepares examination room to provide a Clean & Safe environment for patients, ensuring cleanliness and adequate supplies in the performance of all exams.
• 3.1 Notifies supervisor of any need(s) for necessary supplies in a timely manner to prevent total depletion of stock.
• 4. Performs quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, in order to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction as documented in Press Ganey Surveys.
• 4.1 Thoroughly explains the procedure to ensure patient physical and emotional comfort and cooperation with zero occurrences of patient complaints per year.
• 5. Exhibits an attitude of teamwork while displaying courtesy and professionalism toward co-workers, supervisors, and physicians and serves as a role model for peers.
• 5.1 Interacts with supervisor, physicians, and support service personnel in a professional and courteous manner in order to facilitate the scheduling and implementation of mammographic exams/procedures.
• 6. Participates in various learning activities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge in order to meet all ACR, FDA/MQSA, State, and ARRT guidelines.
• 6.1 Receives, on a yearly basis, a minimum of five (5) ECE credits Category A in the area of mammography and provides documentation of such to supervisor on a yearly basis and/or as needed for ACR, and FDA/MQSA inspections.
• 7. To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.
• 7.1 1.Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience.
  1.2Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.
  1.3Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure.
  1.4Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions.
  1.5Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating on review.
  2.Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.2 for a 3 rating on review.
  3.Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.4 for a 4 rating on review.

EDUCATION

Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program. AS degree preferred with relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years experience as a mammography technologist

LICENSURE

State of CT Licensure. ARRT (R) (M)

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficient in advanced breast imaging procedures to assist with stereotactic and biopsy procedures, above average knowledge of computer / Pacs applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. They may frequently be required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.