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Extra Help Mammography Technologist - Mammography (Job ID #148174)
Diagnostic Services- Mammography
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Employees in positions at this level acquire mammography images that are used in medical diagnoses. These images are interpreted by a radiologist board-certified in Mammography to identify breast abnormalities. The employees work under direct supervision of higher level personnel.

• Assists patients in preparing for the examination; explains procedures and observes patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Schedules patients for procedures and assists with some clerical functions, maintains accurate patient records for all procedures performed.
• Operates mammography equipment to produce images of breasts for diagnostic purposes.
• Obtains detailed history from patient and educates patient on breast self-exams.
• Ensures proper identification on all images and mammography paperwork.
• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff; follows all ACR and MQSA guidelines.
• Performs all quality control functions related to mammography equipment, printers, and monitors.
• Prepares and sets up medical supplies using sterile techniques and takes patient vital signs.
• Charges/bills for mammographic procedures and supplies.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment and breast imaging rooms in accordance with decontamination procedures of health care facility, governmental and other regulatory agencies such as JCAHO, IDPH; maintains orderliness and cleanliness in assigned area; reports any malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor; reports shortage of supplies and/or equipment; stocks supplies.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
 

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current/Valid registration or certification in medical radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current/Valid licensure in medical radiography by the State of Illinois.
• Modality specific certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), in Mammography.
• CPR certified
 

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