Breast Imaging Specialist, Kensington

Under the supervision of the mammography quality program manager and mammography supervisor performs mammograms and breast biopsies following the guidelines of ACR and FDA.

• Performs mammography and other related breast imaging procedures.


• Performs and documents patient assessment/history related to procedures and provides patient care to meet patients needs.


• Assists physicians (radiologists, surgeons, other specialists) to perform image-guided diagnostic and invasive procedures (e.g.: stereotactic biopsy, needle localization. Galactograms).


• Applies knowledge and principles of radiation protection to achieve radiation exposures ALARA for patients, self and others.


• Applies knowledge and principles of Universal Precautions, aseptic and sterile techniques, to minimize exposure to/spread infectious organisms.


• Maintains manual and computerized patient, department records.


• Performs and documents equipment QC according to dept protocol: recognizes and reports any malfunction or variation to the mammography manager, maintenance or bio-med. Audits processing sensitometry records and other equipment/accessory QC data for compliance with policy and trends/problem identification.


• Provides practical instruction for student and other mammographers while demonstrating effective communicating and conflict resolution.


• Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures to include the use of specialized instrumentation, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance.


• Assesses medical and related equipment problems, taking appropriate corrective action when needed, including requesting repairs from outside entities.


• Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.


• Schedule mammographic procedures.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years total of mammography experience, including one (1) year experience with breast biopsy procedures required.

• High School diploma or GED required.


• Graduation from an approved school of radiology required.


• Associates degree or accredited hospital based Rad.Tech. Program required

• Radiologic Technologist License (Maryland)

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist

• Radiologic Technologist Certification

• Basic Life Support

• May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination skills, walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.


• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.


• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.

• VA License