The Mammography Technologist is responsible for the mammography program and care of patients in this area. This person works in conjunction with the Radiologist and Medical Staff in providing an effective breast cancer detection system.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: Graduate of Accredited Progam, registered by the ARRT or other recognized registry.
Minimum Work Experience: None
Required Licenses/Certifications: Must possess Texas State Licensure, Mammography Advanced Certification, Must meet FDA and State of Texas requirements. Must continue to keep Continuing Education credits up to date.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: None
Preferred Qualification: None

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
6. Mammographer performs daily QC on the digital mammography equipment, and the bone density machine. Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms and bone density exams, as well as assists the Radiologist with breast biopsy procedures.
7. Mammographer also documents results of patients mammograms into the MRS system, prints and sends result and recall letters to patients. Tracks patients with abnormal findings according to the MQSA guidelines.
8. Maintains ALARA principles when exposing patients to ionizing radiation. Ensures the safety of patients at all times.
9. Follows established MQSA, ACR accreditation guidelines, follows HMHD emploee policies and specific mammography department policies and prcedures. Maintains a record of Contiuous Medical Education and renews
the ARRT certification, Texas License and CPR certification as required.
10. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor, Director and Assistant Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiologist or Administrator.
11. Assists in other areas where trained and as needed. Performs any other tasks to fill the needs of the department, hospital and its patients.