Mammography Technologist | Forbes Hospital

Job description

Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum - Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Reviews patient images and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters relevant patient and imaging data into EHR and related systems. (50%) - Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (20%) - When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization. (15%) - Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standar...