Mammogrpahy/Dexa Technologist

Description: The position of Dual Modality Radiology Technician (Mammography/Dexa) requires certification by the American Registry or Radiologic Technology and knowledge of radiology protocols, positioning and Mammography /Ultrasound procedures, equipment and standards for quality and safety.

The Dual Modality Radiology Technician (Mammography/Dexa) is responsible for effective, diplomatic and empathetic communications to patients, their families and referring physician offices.

Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate the patient experience by greeting patients, verifying orders, providing patients with procedure instructions and verifying patient identity.

Utilize AIDET Principles in all patient and provider encounters Perform Mammo/DEXA exam using proper radiology protocols and positioning techniques, transporting patients safely, verifying radiology exam order accuracy and documenting patient demographics and exam information.

Position patients and select exposure factors accurately.

Implement radiation protection and safety standards.

Select appropriate scanning parameters for each exam.

Obtain and utilize relevant patient data.

Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Radiographic Scanning: Perform clinical bone mineral measurements.

Patient demographic entry Assist patient with disrobing and/or redressing Weight & height measures Mammo/DXA scan(s) Scan analysis Report generation Clean equipment between patients Daily archiving of Mammo/DXA scans Radiology Equipment (Mammo/DEXA) Maintenance and Quality Assurance: Perform machine warm up, quality control scans and data analysis, each day before start of patient scanning.

Assist with maintaining bone mineral measurement equipment and scanning locations.

Maintain quality assurance records.

Perform computer operations including retrieving previous exams and reports in electronic medical record system, scanning and recording exam details and preparing daily schedules.

Conduct environmental and safety procedures including cleaning and sterilizing exam room and equipment and practicing safe patient maneuvers.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge and licensure through educational workshops, professional publications and societies.

Other duties not listed above may be assigned.