Mammography Technologist Job Description

• Accurately positions patients for mammography images, including those with implants, taking into consideration body habitus and location of lesion.

• Utilizes and selects precise positioning techniques involved with additional/special views such as magnification, compression relative to the patient's condition or findings seen on images.

• Selects alternate or additional views appropriately relative to the patient's condition or findings seen on the images.

• Produces high quality diagnostic images that:

• Are free from artifacts or blurred images caused by motion.

• Demonstrate the area(s) of interest

• Exhibit the optimum contrast/exposure needed to differentiate various types of normal and abnormal tissue (e.g., mammary, muscle, fat, lymph).

• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate and perform required mammography Q.C. according to the requirements of the State of California and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).

• Minimum one (1) year of recent experience as a Radiologic Technologist including the performance of routine mammographic examinations/procedures in a FDA-certified facility.

• Valid and current certificate in Mammography issued by the California State Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH).

• Valid and current certificate as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) issued by the State of California of Health Services (CDPH).

• Valid and current Registration as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R).

• American Heart Associate approved BLS.

• Evidence of passing the advanced certification examination in Mammography issued by the ARRT (M).

• Utilizes mammography equipment appropriately to perform Q.C. Functions..

• Maintain compliance with all current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to required number and types of mammographic examinations within a specific period.

• Compliance with all required Continuing Education in Mammography.

• Demonstrated ability to perform all Q.C. functions including but not limited to phantom testing, daily QC, repeat analysis, compression check, screen film contact etc.

• Consults with the radiologist or other clinician for purposes of clarifying orders and questionable images/structure.