Job Title

Performs screening and diagnostic breast imaging in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. Participates in CQI activities. * Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective imaging. * Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards. * Provides appropriate Mammography screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards. * Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients. * Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. * Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. * Positions and shields patients accordingly. * Keeps procedure room clean and neat, makes minor equipment adjustments as needed. * Assists in maintaining records and reports. * Interacts professionally with patient/family and co-workers. * Compiles and maintains quality assurance information for mammography in accordance with ACR, State of Nebraska Department of Health Standards, the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services. * Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient. * Thorough understanding of breast anatomy, positioning, and operation of equipment including stereotactic biopsy and wire localization. * Performs all other duties as assigned by the department manager. Regulatory Requirements: * High school graduate; BS degree preferred. * Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology: either college affiliated or hospital trained. * Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) in radiography * Certified in mammography preferred. * Certified in the State of Nebraska to practice and administer radiation. * 2 years mammography experience preferred. * Current BLS certification.