Mammography Technologist
Lenoir, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 321 Mulberry Street Southwest

Mammography Techno

Overview

• Shift: Days
• Hours per week: 40
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Role Summary

Performs routine mammography-related diagnostic and screening procedures in radiologic and breast imaging, including patient assessments, contrast media and medication administration, and instruction in self-breast examination.

Required Qualifications

• Mammography Technologist experience within the last year
• 1 year of experience as a Mammography Technologist
• Associate's degree in radiologic sciences
• BLS

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and appropriate procedure environment, including equipment room checks, cleanliness, accessory checks, and stocking
• Troubleshoots work unit problems related to equipment and protocols
• Documents incidents and advises the area supervisor of improvement opportunities
• Verifies patient demographics, markers, and exam requests
• Critiques, orients, saves, and transmits images to PACS
• Documents completion or cancellation of procedures in RIS
• Maintains image management equipment and reports equipment problems
• Uses PACS to obtain additional study data
• Evaluates patient understanding, consent, condition, and ability to complete the procedure
• Adapts the procedure plan to patient needs
• Assesses patient condition and determines whether additional medical personnel or equipment is needed
• Evaluates requisitions, patient information, orders, and radiographic images for appropriateness and accuracy
• Verifies patient identity and pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation
• Obtains patient history relevant to the examination order
• Reviews daily schedule and patient status in the department
• Performs and assists with radiographic procedures
• Notifies appropriate personnel regarding patient status before, during, and after procedures
• Precepts new employees and students