Mammographer

Job Description Job Description Mammographer Job Description Job Description: The Mammographer assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.

Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The technologist is able to independently perform job functions.

Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Qualifications: Required Education: Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology; currently ARRT registered.

Required Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of Mammography experience preferred. Licensure/Certification:

ARRT; prefer advance registration by the ARRT in Mammography or mammography registry eligible Prefer a current BLS with the American Heart Association Competency in all aspects of Mammography, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.