Mammography Tech Full time Day

**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
Day Shift

**Description:**

**Position Purpose**

The mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies presenting them for diagnosis.

**What you will do**

+ Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
+ Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures explaining equipment; answering questions.
+ Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms.
+ Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and pr...