Mammography Tech: Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Performs breast-imaging procedures to include screening, diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasound. Includes assisting with invasive procedures such as biopsies, galactograms, and cyst aspirations. Imaging to include Bone mass Densimitry (BMD). Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by or at the request of a licensed practioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient's conditions essential for successful completion of procedures.

• Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Performs breast imaging procedures to include screening, diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasound. Includes assisting with invasive procedures such as biopsies, galactograms, and cyst aspiration. Imaging evaluation to include Bone Mass Densitometry (BMD).
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment, DEXA and associated devices to achieve desired results. Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrated anatomic area of interest respecting patient's ability and comfort.
• Evaluates mammograms (or other breast images), and BMDs for technical quality. Assures proper identification is recorded on film and x-ray jacket. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient's during invasive procedures. Assists patient with proper positioning for procedure. Offers encouragement and reassurance to patient during procedure.
• Assists radiologist with invasive procedures, such as needle localization's cyst aspirations, biopsies and galactograms. Verifies informed consent. Insures room and supplies are ready. Establishes and ensures aseptic technique as necessary. Provides patient education. Understands methods and is capable of assisting with breast inspection or palpation. Encourages and instructs patients on monthly self breast exams. Provides patient teaching regarding osteoporosis during BMD study. Prepares patient for procedure providing instructions/education to obtain desired results. Gains cooperation of and minimizes anxiety of patient.
• Assists in maintaining medical and departmental records respecting confidentiality and departmental protocol.
• Participates in the departmental Q.I. program including all daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual requirements of the American College of Radiology and federal standards as required b the Mammography Quality standards Act.