Mammography Technologist Full Time
Mammography Technologist Full Time
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Job Description
I. Job Summary
Mammogram Technologist operates specialized xray equipment and performs various mammography related procedures including screening and diagnostic studies. They develop and evaluates the images for technical Quality such as density contrast definition and distortion. A Mammogram Technologist creates and maintains patient records and files according to required procedure along with generating and mailing out reports. Cleans and adjust equipment as needed. We are required to maintain a Mammogram Technologist license by the up keep of exams and continued education points every two years.
Basic Function: (Provide a brief explanation of the purpose of the position.
Oversees all regulatory compliance issues including all aspects of the Mammography Quality Standards Act as it is defined by the FDA and ACR. Responsible for preparation for federal inspections and ACR accreditation.
Responsible for coordination of tasks and documentation for Quality Assurance. Ensures the department consistently produces high quality mammographic exams and procedures to aide in medical diagnosis treatment
and prevention of disease.
II. Duties And Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities (List job responsibilities in order of priority i.e. list in order of greatest impact on the organization.
1. Coordinates activities/tasks to maintain compliance and accreditation with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
2. Demonstrates highlevel knowledge of established protocols and equipment operation when performing quality control testing. Provides instruction and feedback to technologists.
3. Works closely with the other Mammography Technologists Physicians RNs Physicists and Bio Med to ensure the department operates within compliance of MQSA regulations.
4. Prepares/modifies/updates all Quality control documentation forms as required.
5. Performs frequent review of all clinics QC records with onsite visits to ensure compliance with MQSA
6. Coordinates all annual Inspections and documentation required by MQSA or ACR.
7. Works together with radiologists manager sales representatives and purchasing to assure a cost effective inventory management process.
8. Assumes responsibility to provide a qualitylearning environment for technologists patients patients families students and coworkers
.9. Responsible for contributing to staff meetings organizing inservices conducting continuing education and quality assurance work as required by the department.
III. Qualifications And Experience
Education/Learning Experience
Required: Graduate of approved School of Radiologic Technology
Work Experience
Required: Radiologic Technologist with 2 years of experience. I year of on the job training under a Registered Mammography Technologist. Must pass (ARRT) Mammography Registry.
Desired: 35 years experience as a Mammography Technologist
Licenses/Certifications
Required:
registered Radiology and Mammography
certified
IV. Physical Demands
For physical demands of position including vision hearing repetitive motion and environment. Walking bending twisting and lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
V. Acknowledgment
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change e.g. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush job or technological developments).
Employment Type
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