JOB SUMMARY: 

Administers, coordinates and organizes administrative activities related to the work-up, non-invasive biopsy and subsequent diagnosis of breast lesions detected by screen and/or diagnostic mammograms. 

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: 

• Responsible for the tracking and collection of mammography reports and follow-up procedures with pathology results for each radiologist.
• Consults with physicians, records radiologist findings and retrieves subsequent pathology reports.
• Provides administrative support to Section Chief Radiologist.
• Participates in Task Force meetings to improve Quality Control issues.
• Assists physicians and staff with computer problems related to mammogram interpretation.
• Assists patients with problems or issues related to mammogram results:  provides accurate and appropriate information.
• Utilizes computer databases and various software packages to document information related to mammogram readings:  generates monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports as required.
• Codes all ultrasound and mammographic-guided pre-operative needle localizations, galactograms, and stereotactic procedures.
• Assures that all scheduling requirements are met within the division or other departments, if necessary.
• Prepares and organizes mammography conferences for faculty as needed.
• Provides assistance to patients, departmental employees, UTMB employees and faculty as required.
• Performs routine mammography film screen examinations as needed to maintain certification.
• Responsible for annual inspection by State and Federal governing bodies.
• Performs quality control testing on mammographic and stereotactic equipment, documentation and corrective action as required by TDH, MQAS, and ACR.
• Submits annual updates and re-accreditation packages on mammography and stereotactic equipment.
• Assists in the supervision of departmental personnel.
• Responsible for maintenance and corrective action of mammography x-ray units.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

Associates Degree with graduation from an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.  Requires four years of experience in mammography and quality control.  Must be registered in radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).  Also, must be Certified by the Texas Department of Health; with successful completion of FDA acceptable 40-hour course specific to mammography.  Must be Registered in Mammography and Certified in Quality Management. 

EQUIPMENT: 

All equipment utilized in the field of radiology. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Standard office and hospital environment. 

OTHER: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER. 

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY