Radiographer, mammographer vs lead radiologic technologist

Differences between radiographer, mammographer and lead radiologic technologist duties and responsibilities

Radiographer, mammographer example responsibilities.

• Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
• Complete diagnostic radiographic procedures in the radiology department of an imaging facility.
• Assist with daily quality control operations under ACR guidelines as well as educating patients on breast self-examinations.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography using Hologic digital mammography unit.

Lead radiologic technologist example responsibilities.

• Initiate, achieve and comply with ACR accreditation standards.
• Develop and manage resources to include payroll, non-payroll, and capital equipment budgets as well as space requirements.
• Manage ACR accreditation compliance process.
• Full range of supervisor duties including payroll, performance evaluations, budgetary oversight, new staff orientation and training.
• Experience using PACS, digital radiology equipment, digital mammography equipment and electronic medical records.
• Perform radiation safety for patients and assure radiation safety for personnel during procedure by maintaining radiation dosages as low as possible.
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