Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Responsible for operating X-ray equipment that produces radiographs designated areas of the body for diagnostic purposes. Assists physicians in performing the imaging procedures, reviews and correlates patients' previous reports, and acts as a point of contact for various medical departments. Ensures proper documentation during the exam as required. Principal accountabilities include: positioning patients and changing immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body requested by physician, explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation, moving x-ray equipment into specified positions and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors, practicing radiation protection techniques, participating in QA/QC initiatives, specializing in production of screening and diagnostic x-rays for detection of breast tumors, performing bone density exams, and performing other related duties as assigned. ...