Job Description
SUMMARY Performs mammography procedures as prescribed by physicians. Operates mammography and image processing equipment to obtain high quality diagnostic images. Prepares procedure room, equipment, supplies, and medications as needed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates competency in the operation of Mammography equipment. Properly cleans and organizes room upon completion of procedure. Reviews patient's records and documents patient history. Consistently obtains diagnostic quality images with correct labeling as described in the American College of Radiology Procedure Manual Explains the procedure to the patient and gives the patient the opportunity to ask questions Consistently enters exams with accuracy with account #'s and medical doctor. Always checks and completes the status in the Radiology Meditech system as the patient is completed. Consistently wears film badge; returns film badge on a bi-monthly basis for evaluation. Demonstrates awareness and competence regarding patient safety. Follows universal precautions for the correct disposal of sharps, wears gloves and disinfects equipment between patients. Notifies supervisor of supply shortage, equipment malfunction and problematic situations within the department. Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Massachusetts State License in accordance with departmental policy and regulato