Mammography Tech AMG

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation · Chicago, IL, Cook County, IL; Illinois, United States

Major Responsibilities: Determination of appropriates Mammography technique and position for patients using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum film Quality.

1. Positions patient, adjusts equipment, immobilization and support devices as necessary, using courtesy at all times.
2. Determines appropriate Mammography technique based on anatomy and patients condition to obtain quality films to provide radiologists with a diagnostic tool.

1. Prepares mammography room by making sure supplies are stocked.
2. Alerts department supervisor immediately of equipment malfunctions.

1. Distributes information required by State law and other governing agencies.
2. Maintains a timely flow of scheduled patients, emergencies and unscheduled add-on patients.
3. Secures history from patients regarding the reason for test ordered and records on appropriate form for radiologist information.
4. Maintains positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette following prescribed standards.
5. Provides adequate shielding to every patient in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
6. Demonstrates rapport and assists others when necessary.
7. Maintenance of patient records, answering phones and scheduling exams.
8. Labels all mammograms following departments established criteria and standards.
9. Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is obtained.
10. Performs quality control activities according to ACR guidelines, documents results and notifies the supervisor when malfunctions occur and/or when the processor quality control has exceeded the set boundaries. k. Competent to perform film reviews and determines if more views are necessary to complete the exam. l. Ability to identify artifacts on film and assist in problem solving. m. Professional manner must be exhibited in relating to patients, physicians, family member’s etc., at all times.

1. Maintains housekeeping duties including cleanliness, neatness and appearance of designated work areas.
2. Adheres to department procedures regarding patient safety.
3. Reports clean-up spills to the appropriate person.
4. Follows department policy and procedures regarding exposure prevention.
5. Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures and protects self against bodily fluid contact.
6. Follows policy on lifting to prevent injuries.

1. Participates in team problem solving that would continue to improve quality.
2. Attends department inservice programs to insure technical competence.
3. Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification.
4. Maintains required amount of mammography CME credits for ARRT, IDNS, MQSA and other governing agencies.