Job Description

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms following physician orders and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure high-quality imaging while minimizing patient exposure to radiation.
• Position patients correctly and comfortably for accurate imaging.
• Explain procedures to patients, address concerns, and ensure a positive patient experience.
• Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and image archiving.
• Monitor and maintain mammography equipment, reporting malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Adhere to safety protocols, HIPAA, and infection control policies.
• Assist radiologists with special procedures, such as stereotactic biopsies or breast ultrasounds, if applicable.
• Stay current with continuing education and certification requirements.

Education/Experience:

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of previous mammography experience

Required:

• Associate's Degree from an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology
• State of WI Radiographer License
• ARRT Certification
• Current CPR certification or obtained within the first 60 days

Professional Skills & Expectations:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policy
• Exhibit ability to deal with difficult situations, demonstrating good judgment and tactfulness, while remaining professional and courteous
• Maintains regulatory requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

Occasionally:

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly as needed

Constantly:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Operating machinery and /or power tools.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time with or without notice.