Mammographer

Job description

IMAGING: Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
• Positions patient for diagnostic imaging according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements.
• Operates imaging equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.
• Uses computer image processing to select and optimize images.
• Presents exams and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.
• Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.
• Expected to perform the complete range of departmental mammographic exams from Screening to Stereotactic Biopsies.

DOCUMENTATION: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
• Correctly identifies patient by checking patient's I.D., full name and DOB according to department procedure.
• Reviews patient questionnaire and orders to insure correct examination.
• Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.
• Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required. § Competently performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function to meet MQSA standards.

PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.
• Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards.
• Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.
• Clearly communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.
• Follows all departmental policies and procedures.

Apply the department standards of service excellence to internal and external customers.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR : Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.
• Informs & educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.
• Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff.
• Maintains professional appearance, punctuality, flexibility, confidentiality and guest relations.
• Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.
• Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies.
• Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, in-services seminars, etc.) in all specialty areas assigned.
• Participates in presenting professional information to colleagues.

Other duties as assigned
• Graduate of accredited 2-year Radiologic Technology school or program in addition to required prerequisite training.
• Experience in performing breast imaging examinations including breast screening, diagnostic examinations, ductograms, breast needle localizations, specimen radiographs, stereotactic (core and localization), and other related studies.
• Must have good judgment, decision making and communication skills.
• Registered Radiological Technologist A.R.R.T. (R) is required with current Oregon licensure.
• Must meet MQSA requirements for mammographers.
• Registration in ARRT (M) Mammography within six months from date of hire.
• Must have current approved BLS card from the American Heart Association
• Current Oregon Board of Medical Imaging license.
• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Experience in Digital Mammography