POSITION SUMMARY Performs mammographic examinations including special procedure examinations under the direction of the department supervisor and radiologist. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: • High School graduate or equivalent. • Graduate of an approved radiologic technology program. Experience: • Preference given to those with mammography and bone density experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Demonstrates the ability to function as a team member and to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians. License/Certification/Registration: • Registered with the ARRT-Mammography in good standing and maintain compliance with continuing education requirements. • Maintains ACR requirements of 200 mammograms every two years and 15 CEC in mammography every three years. • Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. • Registered with the ARRT in Bone Density preferred. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives general supervision from the Supervisor, Breast Center. SUPERVISION GIVEN None  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Performs patient care/technical duties in an accurate and timely fashion. • Greets each patient in a pleasant manner. • Verifies patient identification using two (2) identifiers: Full name and DOB. • Prepares and positions patients for requested examination. • Evaluates for correctness and modifies in Meditech if necessary. • Assists the Radiologist during procedures. • Operates digital mammography. • Operates stereotactic biopsy equipment. • Operates bone density machine. • Knowledge of US units and ability to trouble shoot issues if needed. • Prepares pharmaceuticals for use and properly labels syringes. • Documents necessary information and “time out” process on requests and in Meditech. • Performs other related technical and/or patient care duties as assigned. • Keeps work area clean, orderly, and stocked. • Cleans machines after each use according to manufacturer recommendation and leaves room ready for next patient. • Completes daily duties assigned to tech rotation by end of shift. • Enters necessary and correct information in to PenRad. • Ensures all charges are taken and correct at the end of the shift. • Knows how to handle and prepare specimens for Pathology. • Sends instruments to Sterile Processing and completes necessary paperwork. • Maintains inventory levels. • Ensures proper level of inventory by: • Monitoring levels of supplies and notifying QC technologist or supervisor when supplies are low. • Reports equipment failures or problems to proper service engineer and QA/QC Mammographer. • Complies with and performs assigned quality control activities accurately and timely. • Communicates any equipment or staff problems to supervisor when necessary. • Knows how to search PACS for patient images and send to radiologist workstation. • Has understanding of departmental computer systems, including Meditech, PACS, and PenRad. • Escorts patients within the department. • Understands general office duties. • Assists in scheduling of patients to optimize efficiency of department. • Cooperates in efforts to coordinate the work activities with other technical staff. • Assists with new and/or difficult setups. • Participates in the departmental orientation and educational programs with other employees. • Enforces the hospital and departmental policies daily and reports any discrepancies to supervisor. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.