Operates mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams. Performs various diagnostic x-ray exams, as required. Job Responsibility Communicates with Radiologist to confirm required exam details and ensure optimal quality of images. Reviews and correlates patient's prior imaging reports, using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System lexicons, to categorize procedure to be performed. Prepares patient for exam. Translates procedure into layman terms, based on p... more details
Job Description
Operates mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams. Performs various diagnostic x-ray exams, as required.
Job Responsibility
Communicates with Radiologist to confirm required exam details and ensure optimal quality of images.
Reviews and correlates patient's prior imaging reports, using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System lexicons, to categorize procedure to be performed.
Prepares patient for exam. Translates procedure into layman terms, based on professional knowledge, to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxiety.
Performs mammography exams according to established standards and procedures of division. Adjusts imaging equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.
Assists physician in performance of mammographic image-guided interventional/special breast exams or procedures, including stereotactic biopsy, wire or seed implant localization, and contrast enhanced mammography.
Performs general x-ray exams including, but not limited to, bone density exams, as needed.
Perform specimen imaging, when necessary. Safely handles specimens and ensures all labeling, paperwork and imaging is sent to Pathology.
Monitors patients condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports any motor abnormalities including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to Radiologist and/or nurses.
Ensures required documentation is completed throughout exam.
Operates equipment for transferring images to film and/or disc.
Ensures images are properly marked as right or left side and labeled with date and patient identification. Utilizes modality worklist to select patient and verify accession number coincides.
Enters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisition into system.
Maintains imaging equipment. Makes setting adjustments, as needed. Informs management of any mechanical issues/repair needs.
Reviews and maintains supply inventory in assigned area.
Maintains cleanliness of procedure room.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions
Job Qualification
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Mammography, required.
Minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months, required.
Shift Details: variable shift/ include weekends/ variable sites - Manorville and North Fork
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