Role Overview

The Mammographer performs breast imaging procedures, including stereotactic-guided biopsies, ensuring high-quality images for accurate diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and complex breast imaging and invasive procedures following departmental protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
• Selects appropriate mammography techniques to optimize data quality and collaborates with radiologists when needed.
• Reviews patient history, labs, and radiology orders for accuracy and medical necessity, acquiring additional information if necessary.
• Ensures imaging quality by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and alignment, and transfers images to archiving systems with relevant clinical data.
• Maintains imaging equipment, manages supply inventories, reports malfunctions, and adheres to safety protocols for patients, staff, and environment.
• Utilizes digital systems such as PACS for image review and reporting, and assists in training students and new staff.
• Supports department productivity, may perform duties of other modalities, and may act as Breast Imaging Lead or Imaging Coordinator in absence.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Certifications in Radiography (ARRT), Mammography (ARRT), and IEMA licensing.
• BLS certification.
• Associate’s Degree or Radiologic Technology Certificate.
• Strong technical skills in breast imaging, equipment maintenance, and digital imaging systems.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, safety awareness, and ability to critique imaging quality.
• Flexibility to support departmental needs and cross-trained modalities.