Mammography Technologist-Full Time Days

About the role

Perform a variety of duties in administering X-rays and radiopaque substances to patients. Performs radiographic and mammography procedures of a highly specialized nature.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients
• Cleans and disinfects x-ray room/equipment
• Assists with the preparations of chemical mixtures for mammography biopsies and exams
• Assists radiologists in the administration of intravenous and subcutaneous material
• Prepares patient for exam; explains procedure, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedure
• Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X-rays; adjusts equipment; determines proper technique; determines image quality before transmitting exam to PACS
• Ensures images have transferred adequately to PACS and radiologist workstation
• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition
• Maintains stock supplies and performs general office duties
• Assist in the performance of quality control testing as needed
• Protects self and patient from injury and unnecessary radiation by utilizing proper technique factors
• Assists in training new staff members
• Maintains and respects confidentiality
• Complies with medical center dress codes by wearing ID badge and maintaining professional appearance
• Demonstrates commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards
• Assists and transports patients in emergency situations to designated areas; arranges for transportation to and from nursing units
• Reports suggestions or positive changes to supervisor
• Incorporates physiological and developmental age of patients into overall plan for delivery of care
• Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime and evenings/weekend hours in order to meet the operational needs of the Department and/or the Hospital
• Utilizing and/or all Hospital provided equipment and/or safe work procedures; employee shall be required to lift all objects as is practicable
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiographic Technology

Experience Qualifications

• 1–3 years minimum
• Minimum of one year of Radiography experience with one year minimum in mammography
• Must have 15 CME specific to breast imaging for the last 36 months
• Must have documentation for the performance of 200 mammograms in the past 24 months

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The employee must be able to perform the physical requirements of this job, including but not limited to, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, climbing, balancing; must be able to stoop, kneel and/or crouch
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that quality service is provided to clients and physicians
• Ability to read, write and rationally comprehend the English language
• Ability to recognize priorities and deal with them promptly

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT Radiography Certification
• Registered ARRT in Radiography and Mammography upon hire
• Licensed by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection upon hire
• BCLS – Basic Life Support (BLS-American Heart Association) upon hire

Benefits

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
• Dental and vision plans
• Discounted prescriptions
• Access to on-site child care
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal and voluntary coverage options
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking

Pay

$52.45/hour – $61.70/hour