Mammography Technologist - Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Assured Imaging is looking for a Mammo Technologist to join our team!

Who is Assured Imaging?

Assured Imaging is a Rezolut company. Rezolut is a national emerging platform of diagnostic medical imaging services. With a focus on four key platforms, our vision is to provide top-notch patient care partnered with innovative technology — to achieve better health outcomes.

Essential Functions of a Mammo Tech

The mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; and presenting them for diagnosis.

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging requests; checking for special instructions; and confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; and answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing the patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
• Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to the radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; and maintaining equipment inventories.
• Keeps mammography supplies and patient gowns ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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