Overview

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized mammographic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in mammography. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient.

• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of mammographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, mammographic positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.

• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.

• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.