Offsite Medical Specialist, Radiology, Mammography Tech, Staten Island, New York, Part Time, Days

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

6d•$50 - $53

About The Position

Operates mammographic imaging equipment to produce clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians and performs screening and diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. The role includes performing mammographic screening, diagnostic, and stereotactic procedures; obtaining diagnostically acceptable studies according to written protocols and patient needs; and assisting physicians with breast imaging procedures, biopsies, and needle localizations. The specialist prepares and positions patients, provides education about imaging procedures, labels images according to departmental SOP, and evaluates images for technical acceptability. The role also includes maintaining image and patient records in Epic Radiant, transmitting images to PACS, scheduling exams, performing quality-control activities, maintaining required inspection statistics, and ensuring rooms, equipment, supplies, and sterile fields are ready and clean. The position requires radiation protection and infection-control practices, maintaining applicable licensure and continuing education, and attending required in-services and professional development meetings.

Requirements

Associate degree or graduation from an AMA/J.C.E.R.T.-approved program in Radiologic Technology.
New York State License (L.R.T.).
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration; Mammography Registered or eligible (ARRT-M).

Nice To Haves

Two years of diagnostic experience preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Performs mammographic screening, diagnostic, and stereotactic procedures.
Uses technical judgment to obtain diagnostic-quality studies according to written protocols and patient needs.
Assists with preparing and positioning patients for mammographic procedures.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and semi-annual mammography quality-control functions to support compliance with MQSA and ACR requirements.
Assists with ACR accreditation.
Educates patients about the nature of imaging procedures, the area to be imaged, and any specific instructions.
Ensures radiographic images are labeled according to departmental SOP.
Assists physicians directly as required.
Operates specialized digital imaging equipment in accordance with ACR and FDA guidelines and mammography program protocols.
Prepares breast biopsies, needle localizations, and related accessories to assist physicians.
Assists in preparing sterile fields and trays for breast imaging procedures.
Maintains statistical reports for DOH and MQSA inspections.
Maintains the stated continuing education and documented case-number requirements.
Uses radiation-protection measures and departmental protocols to minimize exposure to patients and hospital personnel.
Evaluates images for technical acceptability and ensures timely transmission to PACS.
Ensures studies are completed in Epic Radiant in a timely manner.
Keeps the radiology room and equipment clean at the start and end of the shift, including removing soiled or dirty linen.
Maintains necessary supplies and accessories in the radiographic room.
Records required patient-tracking information accurately in Epic Radiant.
Schedules exams in Radiant as required.
Reports needed equipment repairs or unsafe conditions to a supervisor or appropriate personnel.
Follows infection-control policies and protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
Performs related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
Attends required in-services and professional development meetings.
Maintains job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.
Maintains appropriate continuing medical education credits in accordance with ARRT.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned.