Mammography Technologist

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Job Description

Operates mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams. Performs various diagnostic x-ray exams, as required.

Job Responsibility

• Communicates with Radiologist to confirm required exam details and ensure optimal quality of images.

• Reviews and correlates patient's prior imaging reports, using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System lexicons, to categorize procedure to be performed.

• Prepares patient for exam. Translates procedure into layman terms, based on professional knowledge, to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxiety.

• Performs mammography exams according to established standards and procedures of division. Adjusts imaging equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.

• Assists physician in performance of mammographic image-guided interventional/special breast ...