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Radiology - Mammo Tech

Cynet Health • Wichita, Kansas • $55.17 / hour • 1d ago

Radiology - Mammo Tech

Profession: Mammography Technician

Specialty: Mammography Technician

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Not specified

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have: Proficient in Mammography and DEXA; well-versed in Diagnostic and Routine breast imaging

Description: The mammography technician is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities through mammographic imaging studies and presenting them for diagnosis. Greets patients by confirming identification, reviewing imaging requests, checking for special instructions, and confirming anticipated services. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of imaging procedures, explaining equipment, and answering questions. Conducts mammography studies by positioning breasts, adjusting compression mechanisms, instructing patients to hold their breath, retreating to a lead-protected area, adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors, activating equipment to take images, releasing compression mechanisms, and preparing for next positioning and views. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques. Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures, developing mammograms, observing results, determining necessary adjustments for optimum results, retaking mammograms as required, and forwarding completed studies for interpretation. Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance, providing instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories. Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and processing laundry. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures. Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Under the supervision of a physician, the Bone Densitometry/X-ray Technician performs bone densitometry and x-ray scans for interpretation. Candidate should be proficient in mammography as well as DEXA. Routine breast imaging is scheduled every 30 minutes; diagnostic breast imaging is scheduled every 40 minutes; DEXA scans are performed every 20 minutes. Candidate will collaborate with one scheduler and one other technologist.

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