Mammographer

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Job Summary

Qualifications

Does this position require Patient Care?

• Yes

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate. 
• Positions patients and uses immobilization if necessary.
• Selects proper mode to produce correct exposure factors. 
• Evaluates images for diagnostic quality, obtaining additional images as needed. 
• Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate. 
• Explains procedures to patients.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• Radiologic Technologist (MA State License) required
• Registered Technologist (R.T.(ARRT)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) required within 90 days of hire
• Mammography (R.T.(M)(ARRT)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred

Experience

• Experience in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies' rules and regulations 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, understand the differences in female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging, degree of understanding, and physical limitations related to age.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly %)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly %)
• Vision - Near Constantly %)
• Talking Constantly %)
• Hearing Constantly %)

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