Mammography Tech

**Req Number** 179453

Job Description

Performs mammography diagnostic procedures using x-ray and auxiliary equipment. Ensures proper information is obtained for physician diagnosis

Job Responsibility

+ Prepares patient for examination.
+ Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety.
+ Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary.
+ Positions patient for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
+ Sets-up equipment to administer the proper procedure in timely fashion.
+ Performs mammography procedures.
+ Obtains images as prescribed for physician interpretation.
+ Assists physicians in mammographic image-guided interventional/ special breast exams or procedures.
+ Monitors patient condition by directly observing patient during examination, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes.
+ Acknowledges and reviews images in computer...