Job Description

This position is 3 days per week, working Monday, Thursday, and one flexible day.

Job Responsibilities:

• Positions patients according to standards set by American College of Radiology.

• Selects appropriate technical factors from technique charges and operate equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety practices.

• Prepares completed mammograms for interpretation in a timely manner, including appropriately identified images and all associated forms and paperwork.

• Educates patients on BSE, breast cancer, and other related women’s health issues.

• Reviews all requisitions/orders for accuracy and applicable clinical information.

• Ensures all information on the Breast History Form is accurate and complete.

• Prepares examination room and all equipment in advance according the patient’s examination and diagnostic needs.

• Confirms that all mammography files include appropriate labels and ID markers as required by ACR/FDA/MQSA.

• Inputs all data into the information system required for exam completion.

• Performs daily printer checks, record results, and report any abnormalities to the appropriate supervisor.

• Performs weekly phantom checks and appropriately reports discrepancies.

• Performs equipment monitoring and cleaning to maintain the highest quality environment.

• Helps maintain patient logs and information collection as required for regulatory standards.

• Performs weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual QA/QC tests as required.

• Records inventory needs, as needed to maintain appropriate supply levels.

• Assists clerical, billing, and scheduling staff as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Meets minimum training hours as designated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography and Mammography. Current unrestricted medical imaging license with the West Virginia Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners required.
Experience: One year of mammography experience in a hospital or medical practice setting preferred.

Internal applicants must call HR at ext. 11653 to determine eligibility before applying.