| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS |
| JOB DESCRIPTION |
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| Job Title: | Mammography Technologist |
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| Location: | Women's Imaging Center |
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| Division/Dept.: | RIS & LRH IMAGING |
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| Reports To: | Office Supervisor |
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| Type of Shift: | Full Time |
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| JOB SUMMARY |
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| The Mammography Technologist performs a variety of mammography procedures in an outpatient setting while |
| maintaining a high level of customer service and quality patient care. The responsibilities of the Mammography |
| Technologist include performing mammography procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist |
| and demonstrating compassion to ensure overall patient satisfaction. |
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES |
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| 1. Performs mammography exams following the protocols established by the radiologist. Competently performs |
| procedures with limited supervision. |
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| 2. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history, referring |
| providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. |
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| 3. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Assumes |
| responsibility for patient care, safety, and comfort. |
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| 4. Assists the radiologist during breast biopsies while following OSHA and universal precautions. Reviews all consent |
| forms and post procedure instructions with patients and answers any questions regarding the procedure, and ensures |
| that the radiologist and patient sign the consent forms. Properly labels the specimen containers and fills out any |
| necessary paperwork accurately. |
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| 5. Takes responsibility to stock exam rooms with necessary supplies. Maintains equipment and reports any |
| equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or appropriate service provider. |
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| 6. Performs Bone Densities and any other duties as assigned. |
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| 7. Customer Service; Communicates effectively with staff and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner. Promotes |
| teamwork by assisting other staff as needed. Words and actions support team improvement. |
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| 8. Maintains credentials for position. |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| 2 or more years in the Mammography field is preferred. |
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| High School Diploma or GED. |
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| Completion of a course in Radiologic Technology which is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic |
| Technologists. |
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| Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the Florida |
| Department of Health. Additional mammography certification is required. |
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| SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills are preferred. |
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| Skills in properly positioning patients and obtaining diagnostic images, identifying equipment problems, |
| establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and public. |
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| This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or |
| without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting |
| 50 plus pounds. |
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