Mammography Technologist (Part-Time)

About the role

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Eligible for a pro-rated sign-on bonus for part-time Mammography Technologist positions who accept a job offer on or before October 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients in an expedient and professional manner.
• Performs all mammographic imaging procedures as trained.
• Provides immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors based on individual patient needs, and selects and operates equipment for specific procedures.
• Performs bone density procedures as assigned.
• Identifies patient's images with the correct name, MRN number, and ensures that images are correctly marked as to the breast side and that all images have technologist's initials.
• Assists with quality control procedures and documenting of phantom image, repeat analysis, calibration test, Geometry calibration, diagnostic review workstation QC, compression test, visual machine checks, view box calibration test, artifact test, CNR/SNR testing, and reviewing condition, as delegated by the leadership.
• Assists with compiling statistics for patient follow-ups, tracking of breast localizations, biopsy recommendations, and follow-up on positive biopsy reports.
• Documents procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State, and FDA.
• Ensures proper use of the Faxitron system.
• Documents in EMR (EPIC) any pertinent information regarding patients.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Cleans all equipment with hospital disinfectant as per manufacturer instructions and recommendations.
• Understands and verbalizes proper shielding protocol as per institutional policy.
• Understands and verbalizes image gently and image wisely.
• Ensures rooms are stocked and kept in an orderly manner.
• Ensures proper labeling of specimen images.
• Tracks the location of the patient in Epic during the Breast Center visit.
• Ensures appropriate procedures are begun and ended in a timely manner.
• Recognizes equipment technical errors and initiates corrective action.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for the National Registry (ARRT) and pass the examination.
• NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, M).
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients, and visitors.

Pay

Minimum rate of $46.64 hourly. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer, and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget or grant funding.

Certain positions may be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate, as well as shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.