Mammographer - $6,000 Sign on Bonus

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Staff may be assigned to any Greenwich Hospital diagnostic radiology location as needed. This job description and its requirements have been approved by the medical chairman for the department of diagnostic imaging and the executive committee of the medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs all imaging studies and associated image verification in PACS.
  • Following physicians' orders and managers' directions, taking into consideration departmental and hospital policies and procedures, identifies the type of examination required to achieve desired results.
• Maintains a clean, caring, quiet professional atmosphere.
  • Cleans mammography equipment after each patient, or before each patient, including all patient dressing areas.
• Provides assistance to physicians.
  • Assists radiologist with specialty procedures (e.g., stereo, needle locations, ductography).
• Performs quality control and assurance functions as needed.
  • At the request of supervisors, participates in quality assurance and CQI team activities.
• Contributes to the productivity and efficient operation of the department.
  • Is punctual in reporting to work and adheres to allotted time off for breaks and lunch.
  • Volunteers to work off‑shifts when needed; no more than three tardy occurrences per review period.
• Promotes the Greenwich Hospital Patient/Guest Relations Program.
  • Acknowledges patients promptly in a kind, courteous manner.
• Submits performance information to the supervisor one month prior to the annual review, including letters from patients.
• Participates in conferences and training programs.
  • In‑services attended or presented.

Education

Required to meet one of the following:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiography, AS degree, and graduate of an accredited Allied Health program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full‑time radiography instruction.
• Graduate of a bachelor's program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full‑time radiography instruction.

Currently ARRT registered and in compliance with continuing‑education requirements. Has successfully passed the ARRT advanced mammography certification exam and completed 15 hours of mammography continuing education during the past three years.

If hired as a trainee, must complete initial full‑field digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis training before hire and obtain advanced certification (M) within six months of hire.

Experience

1–3 years of relevant experience.

Licensure

• ARRT license, advanced ARRT certification in mammography (M), and current state CT X‑ray license.
• BLS certification also required.

Special Skills

Ability to manage patient care in a high‑stress environment.

Physical Demands

• May be exposed to infectious diseases or hazardous material.
• Typical clinical radiology setting.
• Standing and walking for most of the day.
• Working with lightweight equipment with occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling of heavy objects.
• Must be able to hear and observe the department’s surroundings and possess manual dexterity.
• Assisting in moving/lifting patients with physical problems.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 193311