Mammographer Lead - FT

Job Title: Mammographer Lead

Department: Radiology

Reports To: Radiology Supervisor

SUMMARY: Under direction of the Radiology Supervisor performs procedures to assist in a diagnosis. Works effectively with patients, patients’ families and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel.

Mammographer Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs procedures as prescribed by a physician.

• Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammography radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all breast imaging procedures, including additional, spot compression and magnification images.
• Explains procedures to patients.
• Ensures that all patient communications required by MQSA/FDA/ACR are sent in a timely manner and recorded in the mammography records. This includes reports, recall letters, reminder letters, biopsy reports etc.
• Evaluates image data for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed.
• Charts and completes charges related to mammography procedures and supplies in hospital billing system.
• Operates current EMR (Meditech) proficiently
• Provides preventive maintenance to equipment and monitors its operation.
• Performs the quality control functions related to mammography.
• Actively participates in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department.
• Provide orientation to new and student mammographer’s.
• Assist in maintenance and compilation of statistical data including; biopsy reports, surgical reports, etc.
• Maintains all necessary documentation for ACR and FDA accreditation processes.
• Must maintain requirements for Mammography registration including 15 CEUs in Mammography every 3 years and required annual number of mammogram procedures
• Work on the next day’s mammography schedule by:
  • Locating prior exams / sending them to radiologists; ensure old reports are available; prepare prior exams for radiologists by marking for comparison; review next schedule for orders if needed; etc.
• Actively participate in all aspects of imaging department when there is no mammography-related work:
  • i.e., answer phones; burn CDs; log in patients; scheduling; etc.
• Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
• Comply with the personnel policies, department policies and CHS Code of Conduct.
• Other duties may be assigned.