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Breast Imaging Specialist OC Kensington, MD

Under the supervision of the mammography quality program manager and mammography supervisor performs mammograms and breast biopsies following the guidelines of ACR and FDA.

Essential Functions:
- Performs mammography & other related breast imaging procedures.
- Performs & documents patient assessment/history related to procedures & provides patient care to meet patients' needs.
- Assists physicians (radiologists, surgeons, other specialists) to perform image-guided diagnostic & invasive procedures (e.g.: stereotactic biopsy, needle localization. Galactograms).
- Applies knowledge & principles of radiation protection to achieve radiation exposures ALARA for patients, self & others.
- Applies knowledge & principles of Universal Precautions, aseptic & sterile techniques, to minimize exposure to/spread infectious organisms.
- Maintains manual & computerized patient, department records.
- Performs & documents equipment QC according to dept protocol: recognizes & reports any malfunction or variation to the mammography manager, maintenance or bio-med. Audits processing sensitometry records & other equipment/accessory QC data for compliance with policy & trends/problem identification.
- Provides practical instruction for student & other mammographers while demonstrating effective communicating & conflict resolution.
- Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures to include the use of specialized instrumentation, quality control requirements, & preventative maintenance.
- Assesses medical & related equipment problems, taking appropriate corrective action when needed, including requesting repairs from outside entities.
- Participates in the continuous quality improvement process.
- Schedule mammographic procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- May be required to lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills & hand-eye coordination skills, walk & stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely & hear normal sounds with some background noises.
- Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption & attend to tasks for 20 to 45 minutes at a time.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal & communication skills & be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, & see.

Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Rotating schedule to include weekends.

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 yearsof mammography experience, including a minimum of 1 year experience with breast biopsy procedures required.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- A.S. Degree or Equivalent (i.e. Accredited hospital based Rad.Tech. Program) required.
- Graduation from an approved school of radiology required
- Registered ARRT required.
- Mammography Certification required.
- Current CPR Certification required.
- All applicable state licenses required

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