Mammography Technologist (Per Diem) Jefferson Health Cherry Hill

Jefferson Health Plans • NJ

86d • $33 - $47

About The Position

This Per Diem position would provide coverage for both our Washington Township and Cherry Hill locations. Hours are operation vary between 7a and 5p. Weekday coverage needed as well as one Saturday a month. 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.
• 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.
• 3 months competency and didactic program completion from hire for on the job training program agreement.
• 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.
• (M) Registry eligible 6 months to attain (M) certification.
• Obtain IV certification as necessary and administer contrast agent as required.

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, e.g. explaining procedures, answering inquiries, etc.
• Ensure 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• 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

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees