Job Description

Responsible for operating X-ray equipment that produces radiographs designated areas of the body for diagnostic purposes. Assists physicians in performing the imaging procedures, reviews and correlates patients' previous reports, and acts as a point of contact for various medical departments. Ensures proper documentation during the exam as required.


Principal Accountabilities:

1. Positions patient and changes immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
2. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
3. Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance basis knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
4. Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
5. Participates in QA/QC initiatives as well as MQSA process.
6. Specializes in production of screening and diagnostic x-rays for detection of breast tumors.
7. Performs Bone Density exams.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:
1. Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a staff technologist in Mammography or relevant area.
2. State RT license.
3. ARRT Mammography Certification.
4. CPR Certified (BLS).

Preferred:
1. Minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months.
2. Certifications like ARDMS, BLS, RHM, CRT.
3. Associate degree.

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