Mammography Technologist - (CA-ON-Mississauga - L5W 2A6)

Minimum Education: Tech School
Job Type: Full Time
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Mammography Technologist

Job Summary Performs associated clerical duties and performs mammography exams. Responsible for the performance of various x-ray procedures following set protocols, sequence preferences and format preferences when required. Ensures all quality assurance checks and standards are run as required. Participates in all quality assurance programs and ensures company and Ministry of Health guidelines are followed.


Education/Training CAMRT registered with CAMRT certification or provincial equivalent, if applicable. Current CPR certificate. For sites with OBSP (Ontario Breast Screening Program) must have completed or willing to enrol in specific OBSP training. Must be enrolled in or have completed Mammo I and Mammo II courses.


Experience 1 - 2 years related experience. Good command of the English language, excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.


Supervised by Charge or Chief Technologist in consultation with Radiologist.


Supervision Given May be required to show others how to perform routine job tasks.


Cost Control Follows set procedures.


Effort Normal physical effort. Assistance may be required to position patients. Work flow varies. Requires periods of concentrated effort.


Working Conditions Diagnostic imaging environment. May require varying shifts.


Mammography Technologist
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Preparation
Responsible for processing patient and ensuring that all-pertinent information is documented on the requisition. Ensuring that the Radiologist has all necessary previous films before interpretation of the case. Responsible for ensuring that the proper views are obtained and patient history is complete for interpretation of the case. Ensures that all STAT or unusual cases are read immediately and that the referring physician is informed of results immediately. Responsible for ensuring that patient exam is carried out in a manner, which ensures that the patient’s welfare and privacy is respected.

2.Performance of X-ray Procedures
• General radiography
• Mammography exams
• Fluoroscopy

3.Quality Control
Ensures (and monitors) all quality control assessments are performed as required. Responsible for all QC testing on mammography unit and processor.

4.Equipment Maintenance
Observes and reports all malfunctions in Mammography equipment. Follows manufacturer's guidelines for operation, maintenance and minor trouble-shooting. Maintains all required logbooks for routine Mammography equipment maintenance. Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the x-ray equipment and x-ray room.

5.Reporting
Signs all required documentation. Responsible for ensuring all abnormal and urgent cases are handled as outlined in departmental guidelines.

6.Safety
Cleans, tidies and disinfects X-ray equipment and change rooms. Ensures log books are maintained and all fire and safety regulations are followed. Follows established health and safety procedures.

7.Regulations
Complies with all Company and Government Regulations. Maintains continuing CAMRT registration and medical educational requirements necessary for ongoing CAMRT certification.

8.Other
Under direction of the Charge or designate, assists other staff members when workload is completed. Perform other duties as assigned.