Mammography Technologist

Job Description Summary

The CT Mammography or MRI Dual Registered Technologist reports to the Imaging Director. Under general supervision the Radiology and CT/Mammo/MRI Dual Registered Technologist performs high quality Radiology and CT/Mammo/MRI examinations in accordance with established protocols on patient populations ranging from neonate through geriatrics for interpretation by a physician.



Operates imaging equipment: Radiology and CT Mammography or MRI following radiation safety guidelines based on hospital policy and regulatory requirements. Provides radiographic support for all areas of the Hospital as needed. Position patients accurately for specific anatomic imaging using appropriate immobilization devices when required. Avoids excessive repeated examinations by following guidelines.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker SubType

Regular

Cost Center

CC001414 KER Mammography (KMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status: Hourly

Job Description Summary

Operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under direction of a physician. They explain the procedure to patients position and immobilizethepatients breast in unit and observe thescanning process. This involves monitoring thevideo display of the area being scanned and adjusting thedensity or contrast to improve picture quality. Mammography technologists thenreview and evaluate the film or image recording plate to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

FLSA : Hourly

Education: Associate degree from an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammogram technicians will focus on performing diagnostic imaging tests utilizing lowdose xray devices. The care team member work closely with doctors and other medical experts when it comes to a patient and are answerable to a manager or chief technologist. Mammography technicians may also be responsible for the following tasks:

• keeping track of patient records

• adjusting imaging apparatus as necessary

• describing the procedure to patients and responding to any inquiries

• adhering to a doctors directions for images

• using xray protection equipment

• patient positioning

• using machinery to provide diagnostic pictures.

• picture retouching as necessary

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required.

Additional Job Description

Education: Associate degree from an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammogram technicians will focus on performing diagnostic imaging tests utilizing lowdose xray devices. The care team member work closely with doctors and other medical experts when it comes to a patient and are answerable to a manager or chief technologist.

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