Job Description

Job Description

1. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures;
explaining equipment; answering questions.
2. 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;
preparing for next positioning and view.
3. Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
4. Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and
procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary
adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed
studies to radiologist for interpretation.
5. Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance;
instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment
inventories.
6. Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders;
collecting and processing laundry.
7. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and
procedures.
8. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Very busy 4 doctor OB/GYN private practice on the campus of Brookwood Hospital

Company Description

Very busy 4 doctor OB/GYN private practice on the campus of Brookwood Hospital