Mammography Technologist | Breast Center | Memorial Hospital of South Bend at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Director, Breast Care Center and works under the guidance of the Mammography Coordinator. Operates basic mammography equipment and uses ionizing radiation to make quality mammography radiographs. Performs medical x-rays on clients, as directed by physicians, according to established Breast Care Center (BCC) policies and procedures. Assists the Radiologist, as needed, during breast examination and breast lesion localization and biopsies. Contributes to a complete clinical history on each client. Participates in educational programs for the community.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION & VISION
  
  • Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through successful completion of an approved School of Radiology Technology program, with registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Maintenance of certification in Mammography and three months of on-the-job training is required.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Demonstrates expertise in Mammography and Stereotactic Biopsy and Ultrasound techniques.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires the ability to obtain satisfactory mammograms and accurate records, correct inaccurate records and select proper techniques, correct paddle size, position and alignment of beam.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires the analytical skills to evaluate results to achieve and maintain quality assurance standards.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates an interest in scientific and technical knowledge to master the principle techniques to obtain radiographs with minimal exposure to the client.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the verbal communication skills needed to conduct presentations (for community groups) and answer questions regarding mammography.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the ability to understand verbal and written instructions, which are stated in radiologic and medical terms.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills (i.e., data entry, word processing and spreadsheets).
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates expertise in the use of the PACS system including retrieving and sending images, printing images and merging outside cases on PACS and SCWS.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the ability to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for the client and to ease apprehensions and perpetuate the philosophy of the Breast Care Center.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the interpersonal skills needed to maintain professional interactions with physicians, team members and clients; also demonstrates the ability to represent, and promote the image of, the Breast Care Center.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Works in a radiological environment with possible exposure to radiation.
      
      
    
    
    • Wears lead protective aprons and gloves during certain procedures; also must wear film badge and maintain strictly-controlled standards.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position. Also requires the manual dexterity to adjust machine controls or change, attach and adjust devices or accessories.