Job Summary

• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• 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 judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
• Must maintain minimum FDA/MQSA requirements for continuing education, experience and equipment.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention to prevent deterioration.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers per policy and confirms proper clinician order prior to performing procedure.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents Pre‑Procedure Verification and Time‑Out when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care when applicable.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated timeframes.
• Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Practices RBAC (Read Back and Confirm) when taking verbal orders.

Equipment

• Demonstrates ability to adjust technique so the patient receives the best possible study while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently; ensures equipment is not abused and is in good working order.

Education and Communication

• Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed before starting the procedure; notifies physician when necessary.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides patients with preparatory instructions and detailed explanations of procedures.
• Required documentation is concise, legible and precise.
• Reads email daily and follows through on assignments.
• Completes all departmental and hospital‑wide mandatory education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Produces acceptable images with a first‑time acceptance rate of 95%.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Completes all studies in RIS; ensures images are properly oriented, marked, labeled and noted before sending to PACS; prints CDs as needed.
• Digitizes comparative studies when necessary; completes preliminary sheet in full when applicable.
• Maintains all required documentation to meet ACR Accreditation standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge in performing and documenting ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the Mammography Department in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the exam table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies shielding as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains patient follow‑up data.
• Willingly shares knowledge and assistance upon request and as time is available.
• Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems.
• Maintains productivity equal to other coworkers.
• Familiar with Mammography Tracking System.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory agency standards.
• Familiar with FDA/MQSA EQUIP program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology, currently ARRT registered.
• Graduate of AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology, currently ARRT registered. (duplicate included exactly as written)

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT‑M Mammography
• ARRT‑R Radiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS‑Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

• None

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Rad Tech — Required
• Less than 1 year experience in Mammography — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information related to job responsibilities.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while still actively participating as part of a team.
• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful, fast‑paced work environment.
• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented with strong multitasking ability.
• Must interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.