Mammography Technologist (PRN)

Rezolut • Village of Wappingers Falls, NY

3d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

MD Imaging, a Rezolut company, is seeking a Mammo Technologist to join our team! Rezolut is a national emerging platform of diagnostic medical imaging services. With focus on four key platforms, our vision is to provide topnotch patient care partnered with innovative technology — to achieve better health outcomes. We provide high-quality, cost-effective, fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging as well as mobile imaging and health services. In each of our regions, we are the best in radiology, offering all radiology services!

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training and the ability to meet requirements for registry by the America Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform independently.
• Customer/Client Focused.
• Detailed-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• High proficiency of PC systems, tools, and applications.
• Strong interest in scientific and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Keeps mammography supplies and patient gowns ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Benefits

• Immediately accrue PTO as you work! (Full Time)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other voluntary insurances for full-time employees
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree