Mammo Tech (Full Time) Jefferson Health Einstein Phila Campus

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies, and assists during invasive procedures. Via these procedures and under the direction of the physician, the Mammography Tech detects breast tissue abnormalities and presents them to the physician for diagnosis. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R).
• ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred.
• Mammography Technologists initially qualifying on or after April 28, 1999 must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of documented training in Mammography.
• Documented training in Digital Mammography OR on the job training program agreement requirement: 3 months competency and didactic program completion from hire.
• Additional 5 months to attain (M) certification.
• 6 months to 1 year experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• ARRT certification in radiography, ARRT advanced certification in Mammography, FDA/MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEU’s in a 36-month period that are Mammography specific preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes.
• Ensures successful procedure by ensuring appropriate patient and breast position, instructing patient throughout the procedure, and adjusting compression mechanisms and equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
• Obtains complete and accurate history and delivers care and support services to clients before, during and after mammogram procedures.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance, use instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.
• Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for licenses and job position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• Access to medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees