Glen Rock - Mammo Tech

Montclair Breast Center•Glen Rock, NJ

About The Position

Montclair Breast Center (MBC) is seeking a Mammography Technician to perform mammographic imaging studies, detect breast tissue abnormalities, and present completed studies for diagnosis. The role may be per diem, part-time, or full-time. The technician greets patients, verifies their identity and imaging requests, reviews special instructions, and explains procedures to support patient cooperation. The technician performs mammography studies by positioning patients, adjusting compression and equipment settings, taking images, and preparing for subsequent views. The role includes following radiation-protection practices, maintaining image quality and production standards, forwarding completed studies to a radiologist, and documenting services in patient records. The technician also helps maintain mammography equipment and supplies, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, arranging repairs, inventorying equipment and supplies, placing orders, and processing laundry. The position is in a medical office environment with mild to moderate noise.

Requirements

Current state license and ARRT registry.
Specialized training in mammography, including continuing education or certificates.
Average of five mammography-specific ECEs per year.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training at an AMA-approved school.
Ability to meet registry requirements for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists.
Mammographic Radiologic Technology certification.
Ability to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions.
Highly self-motivated.
Ability to stand, stoop, lift, and walk without restrictions.

Responsibilities

Greet patients; confirm patient identification; review imaging requests and special instructions; and confirm anticipated services.
Reduce patient anxiety by explaining imaging procedures and answering questions.
Perform mammography studies by positioning breasts, adjusting compression and equipment controls, taking images, releasing compression, and preparing for additional views.
Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff by following radiation-protection techniques.
Maintain mammogram production and quality by following established standards, developing and observing mammograms, making adjustments, and retaking images as needed.
Forward completed studies to a radiologist for interpretation.
Maintain mammography equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, arranging repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories.
Keep supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock, ordering supplies, and collecting and processing laundry.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures.
Document mammography services in patient records.