Mammography Tech

Mammography Tech, Breast Center Department

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift

Performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Supervises daily staff activities for an assigned area or function.

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.

• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

• Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditations.

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.

• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.

• Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.

• Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.

• Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.

• Assesses and ensures quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.

• Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time/part-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• 401(k) plan with company match for full-time/part-time employees

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants