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- Prepares patient for exam. To relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety, translates examination into layman terms based on professional knowledge. Ensures consent form for procedure is obtained, if necessary. Positions patient for taking of radiographs according to the departmental standard operating procedures.
- Arranges, attaches, or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices for patients.
- Adjusts the x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.
- May assist physicians in the performance of mammographic image-guided interventional/special breast exams or procedures.
- Monitors patient’s condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports patient’s motor abnormalities; including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to the Radiologist.
- Monitor’s patient’s condition during the procedure. Operates equipment for transferring computed images to film and archival of disc memory to tape.
- Processes and maintains exposed images. Labels film for identification and maintains required records. Utilizes film makers and ensures images are properly marked as the “right” or “left” side. Ensures images are legibly labeled with correct date and patient identification. Enters the exam onto the daily log sheet as needed. Properly completes the correct tracking steps for each examination.
- Keys in patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition.
Performs related duties, as required.
Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday / Varied hours from 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Job Qualification
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.
- New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Mammography, required. Minimum of one (1) year experience in mammography imaging, required.
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