mammographer
Breast screening specialist
A mammographer is a radiologic technologist who specializes in mammography—the X-ray imaging of breast tissue used to screen for cancer and other abnormalities.
The role requires specific certification beyond general radiology training: The mammographer positioned her for the screening.
Most mammographers are women, given the intimate nature of the examination.
Malignant growth in mammary glands
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
- BRCA1Tumor suppressor gene
- mastectomySurgical breast removal
lymph nodes · metastasis · staging · ductal · lobular · in situ · invasive · survivor
Evaluative selection process
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- detectionAct of finding something
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
recall · biopsy · lump · mass · calcification · asymmetry · abnormality · baseline
Movie or coating
- radiographImage from radiation exposure
- scanBrief visual sweep
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- detectionAct of finding something
positioning · compression · magnification · 3D imaging · image quality · artifact · density · calcifications
Applied science practitioner
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- registeredFormally recorded or enrolled
- quality controlMaintaining production standards
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
Arranging in specific locations
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
privacy · dignity · pain management · breast self-exam · education · empathy · sensitivity
breast cancer
Malignant growth in mammary glands
mastectomy · lymph nodes · metastasis · staging · ductal · lobular · in situ · invasive · survivor · radiation therapy
screening
Evaluative selection process
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- detectionAct of finding something
callback · recall · biopsy · lump · mass · calcification · asymmetry · abnormality · baseline · annual
film
Movie or coating
- radiographImage from radiation exposure
- scanBrief visual sweep
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
detection · positioning · compression · magnification · 3D imaging · image quality · artifact · density · calcifications · visualization
technologist
Applied science practitioner
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- registeredFormally recorded or enrolled
- quality controlMaintaining production standards
positioning
Arranging in specific locations
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
communication · privacy · dignity · pain management · breast self-exam · education · empathy · sensitivity
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
- Healthcare CareersRN, MD, NP, PA, LPN
- imaging specialistsradiologist, radiographer, MRI tech, sonographer, ultrasound technician
- medical specialistscardiologist, dermatologist, neurologist, oncologist, pediatrician
- oncology staffoncologist, oncology nurse, breast surgeon, cancer researcher
mammographerbreast surgeon
Physician specializing in mammary operations