Mammography/Dexa/XR tech

Minimum Qualifications

· Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

·Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, provides hard copy records, and maintains image archives, ensuring proper identification.
• Maintains X-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventive maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis including any quality control required.
• Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedures. Provides patient education and post-procedural instructions.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams, in meetings and on committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs patient follow-up as required by MQSA/ACR standards.
• Performs QC as required by MQSA and ACR standards. Has knowledge of frequency of performance, limits of acceptability, and appropriate action to be taken when not acceptable.
• Performs radiographic examinations as assigned.
• Positions patients to best demonstrate area of interest, assumes responsibility for physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures, and provides immobilization assistance when necessary, ensuring safety.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Completes necessary clerical and computer tasks as required.
• Prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Provides instruction on and demonstrates equipment operation, filming, and other technical topics for staff and students. Conducts didactic for students as required.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Transports patients to appropriate imaging area; prepares and maintains room. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Verifies informed consent form and assists a licensed practitioner during interventional, needle localization, and biopsy procedures, employing sterile techniques.