MultiModality Mammo Technologist

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 who keep getting better, advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Multimodality Technologist is a Radiology Technologist who is trained, qualified, and competent in at least two of the following disciplines:

• General Diagnostic Radiology
• CT
• MRI
• Mammography
• Interventional Radiology
• Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine/PET

The technologist is expected to work in any area for which they are qualified based on the operational needs of the department.

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 images are correctly marked as to the breast side and include the 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 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 specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired). This 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 protocols.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R).
• Registration with the ARRT in one or more of the following modalities: MRI (or ARMRIT), CT, X-ray, IR, or Mammography.
• NJ state license and Certification in Nuclear Medicine only if the secondary modality is Nuclear Medicine.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Pay

Minimum rate of $44.30 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 differ based on non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget or grant funding.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for 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