Mammography Technologist

Mammo Tech I Job Summary:

The Mammography Tech I is responsible for the preparation and performing of all mammographic procedures and providing patient care.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current State of California License - CRT (R)(M)
• ARRT (R)(M) preferred
• Current BLS provider card

Education:

• Completion of accredited Radiologic Technology and Mammography program

Experience:

• New grad or less than two years of experience in the field of mammography

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to perform mammographic x-ray procedures with the willingness to learn additional biopsy and breast ultrasound procedures and protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Proficient reading, writing, grammar and math skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of digital mammography
• Familiar with electronic Patient Health Information including medical records, order entry and patient tracking.

Physical Demands - Patient Care:

• Continuous standing/walking and occasional/intermittent sitting.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and shoulder level to handle/operate medical equipment/devices.
• Frequent reaching above shoulder level and overhead.
• Frequent forward bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling; occasional climbing.
• Occasional repositioning and transferring patients weighing up to 200 pounds between bed, chair, and gurney.
• Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional/intermittent pushing of gurneys, wheelchairs, bed and other medical equipment over tiled and carpeted surfaces.
• Continuous use of near vision to read medical equipment such as monitoring devices and reading documents and computer screens; hearing and verbal communication to interact with patients, co-workers, and other customers.