Mammography Intern

Job Summary

The Mammography Technologist Intern is responsible for performing high quality mammography and diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a certified, licensed Mammography Technologist. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and reports to the Mammography Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability with adult patients.
• Document all registry required training.
• Perform all mammography procedures concisely and thoroughly under the supervision of a Certified Mammography technologist.
• Utilize all mammography equipment, performing quality control functions under the supervision of a Certified Mammography Technologist.
• Perform staff technologist functions and assignments, rotating through all functional areas.
• Assist in setting up and performing wire localization and stereotactic biopsy procedures and assist radiologists as required.
• Report malfunctions, hazards, and other incidents as appropriate to supervisor.
• Address patient's questions and respond to patient's needs.
• Advise and communicate patient concerns to Radiologist reviewing images.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Utilize radiology information system according to departmental procedures.
• Assist with and perform Bone Density exams.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree in Radiology required. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted. Licenses and Credentials: Radiologic Technologist [State License] required. Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of diagnostic radiology experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Candidates must obtain at least 16 hours of structured education credits in Mammography, as well as at least 8 hours of training in each modality of Mammography used.
• At least 1 CE credit or its equivalent in each content area of the Mammography registry is required.
• Candidates must meet registry requirements and be certified as a Mammography Technologist within twelve (12) months of hire or the position will be forfeited.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required; demonstrated excellent telephone etiquette required.
• Knowledge of all diagnostic procedures and radiographic equipment required.