Mammography Technologist | Imaging | South Portland, Me | Per-Diem

InterMed, P.A. · United States

SUMMARY: The Mammography Technologist will be responsible for providing quality mammography studies as ordered by InterMed physicians and external physicians using ACR guidelines and excellent interpersonal skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate mammography equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images. Produce mammograms of consistently high quality by using optimal techniques in following areas:
• Proper adjustment of equipment
• Appropriate positioning of patient
• Minimizing patient discomfort while preventing motion
• Adjustment of protective lead shields
• Appropriate patient and image identification and processing
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms according to physician orders and radiology protocols.
• Ensure proper positioning and compression to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure.
• Explain procedures to patients, addressing concerns to reduce anxiety.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Perform quality control checks and routine maintenance on imaging equipment.
• Stay current on best practices, accreditation requirements, and continuing education in mammography.
• Perform and document Quality Control duties as defined by the American College of Radiology and according to department protocol.
• Recognize and report any malfunction or variation of equipment to lead QC technologist or supervisor.
• Monitor supplies and order as necessary.
• Cover other sites or modalities as requested/needed, (if cross trained).
• Provide orientation and training of new mammography technologists.
• Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution techniques. with patients, co-workers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Maintain certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and American Registry in Mammography.
• Maintain certification by Maine state license bureau.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work therein.
• Participate in and maintain all criteria of the MQSA EQUIP program.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
• Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

MISSION AND VALUES:

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.
• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.
• Embrace change to better serve our patients.
• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of an AMA accredited Radiography program
• Minimum 8-hours of documented digital mammography training
• Minimum 8-hours of documented digital tomosynthesis training

• ARRT advanced certification in Mammography
• State license required
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the breast, axilla, and chest wall.
• Skill in training co-workers in equipment operations preferred.

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