A Mobile Mammography Technologist operates specialized breast imaging equipment within a mobile van, traveling to various community sites to perform screening mammograms. This role involves positioning patients, ensuring high-quality imaging, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment, and providing excellent patient care. Key requirements include ARRT(R) certification and state-specific mammography licensing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operates mammography equipment and performs mammography exams.
Acts as lead for all mammography activities under the supervision of the Lead Radiologist.
Responsible for the maintenance of all documentation to ensure a consistent state of regulatory readiness.
Performs all required QC and QA necessary to maintain licensure in good standing.
Applies and follows radiation safety principles (i.e. ALARA) to ensure patient and staff safety.
Consistently ensure good patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
Maintains adequate level of supplies and keeps workspace clean.
Communicates mammography exam procedures to patients and enlists patient cooperation in positioning for mammography examination.
Provides patient education regarding mammography and breast health.
Understands and uses Picture Archival Computer System (PACS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and other software related to job responsibilities.
Schedules exams and reviews pervious records to determine correct studies are performed. Ensures exams are completed and images are in Picture Archiving and Communication (PACS) systems.
Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Follow the HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
Creates, updates, and maintains policies and procedures to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.
Responsible for prompt communication of abnormal mammogram findings to the ordering provider.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist.
Current California Mammography Certificate.
Minimum 1-year Clinical Mammography Experience Preferred.
CE requirements: 15 CEUs in mammography every 3 yrs.
Clinical experience a minimum of 100 mammograms must be performed a year
Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred.
Mammography Mobile Experience Preferred.
BCLS Required.
Knowledge of diagnostic principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of radiologic equipment as acquired through satisfactory completion of an accredited radiologic technology training program.
Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset.
Able to perform well independently.
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Work Location: In person
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