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Radiologic Technologist / Radiographer
Mammography

Radiographers in mammography

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Countries with evidence
DE, AT, CH, US
Evidence records
6
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96
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Overview

Radiographers perform mammography in screening and in diagnostic breast imaging, while radiologists report the images. The core of their work is correct positioning and compression of the breast, which improves image quality and lowers dose. They assess image quality against programme criteria, recognise and avoid artefacts and take additional views where needed. Daily and weekly constancy checks on the mammography unit are part of their tasks. In screening they take part in the administrative processes and know the further workup up to biopsy.

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Profession by country

Germany
Medizinische/r Technologe/Technologin für Radiologie (MTR, ehem. MTRA)
 
Austria
Radiologietechnolog/in (RT)
 
Switzerland
dipl. Radiologiefachfrau/Radiologiefachmann HF
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

Specializations

Mammography
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Mammography: field of use of the target group Radiographers in mammography, 6 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Mammography system, Ultrasound system, Biopsy system (core needle / vacuum-assisted)
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Radiologists (reporting)
  • Referring physicians

Frequently asked questions

Who operates the mammography unit?

The radiographer takes the images, the radiologist reports them.

Who checks equipment quality in daily routine?

Daily and weekly constancy checks are part of the screening training for radiographers.

Do radiographers need additional training for screening?

Yes, a screening course with a placement at a reference centre is a prerequisite for working in screening.

How long does an examination take?

According to one patient leaflet about 30 minutes, usually with two images per breast.

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