Mammography Technologist Per Diem / Willingboro

Position Responsibilities

• Understands the general principles of breast positioning and demonstrates the ability to perform all standard, diagnostic and special views to include magnification, spot compression and patients with implants.
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate mammograms/radiographs for quality such as positioning and exposure techniques.
• Competently performs assigned QA/QC responsibilities in accordance with FDA/MQSA guidelines.
• Ensures that mammography department is prepared for successful completion of annual MQSA inspection.
• Participates in successful completion of ACR Accreditation process.
• Prepares the patient, procedure room and assists the radiologist in performing breast needle localizations, stereotactic biopsies and galactograms, where applicable.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of RIS, PACS, Web viewer, ADW workstation and other hospital based computer or PC system.
• Supports diagnostic radiology staff in completion of daily workload during times of short staffing and/or increased volume.

Position Qualifications

• Required / Experience Required: Minimum of (1) one year of experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred and possess knowledge of MQSA/FDA standards.
• Required Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology Training/Certifications/Licensure Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) and NJDEP licensure required.
• Advanced certification in Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.).
• CPR certification desired.

Pay

$50.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.