Mammography Technologist

Under general supervision and utilizing independent judgment, performs a variety of routine and complex technical radiological procedures, as directed by the Radiologist according to the policies of the hospital. To coordinate the flow of patients in the Radiology Department to achieve optimum patient care. Maintains Radiology Department records. Records data on radiology forms and enters required information in hospital system. Answers the telephone. Transports and preps patients for Imaging. Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to the patient, self, other staff, including the public. Assists with and participates in the Radiology Department and hospital wide Quality efforts. Willingly accepts and supports the hospital’s policies and procedures. Is held accountable for following the policies and procedures of the department and Trinity Health.

◦ Licenses and Certifications Required ▪ ARRT registered or registry eligible. ▪ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days. ▪ NDMIRTBE licensed (Temporary, Active/Current, or Conditional). ▪ Registry eligible following supervised mammography studies. ◦ Educational Requirements ◦ Experience Requirements ▪ Able to position patient part appropriately for screening and diagnostic imaging. ▪ Able to select technique and adjust techniques according to body habitus. ▪ Maintains mandatory education (Health Stream) ◦ Special Skills or Training Requirements ▪ Mammographic imaging equipment. ▪ Hospital and Radiology information system. ▪ Keep work area neat and clean and well supplied. ▪ Cleans equipment and maintains work area. ▪ Ability to manage multiple priorities. ▪ Provides accurate, concise and effective oral and written communication. ▪ Promotes positive environment conducive to teamwork and innovation. ▪ Promotes cooperation with and respect for other departments. ▪ Provides timely information to staff and others ▪ Treats all verbal, written, or electronic information about patients, co-workers or other medical center business confidentially. ▪ Demonstrates interactive, attentive, active listening skills. ▪ Uses mammography equipment. ▪ Able to document pathology as needed.