Mammography Technologist
About The Position
At East River Medical Imaging, our mission is to consistently provide the highest quality and availability of diagnostic imaging with compassion and comfort for our patients. Each of our physicians is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Together, they represent all areas of sub-specialty medical imaging, including cross-sectional, Musculoskeletal, Oncologic and Neuroradiology. We are currently seeking a full-time Mammography Technologist to join our team. The incumbent will operate radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease by performing the following duties.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience.
- Ability to perform diagnostic and screening Mammography as well as Stereotactic biopsies.
- Must have NYS RT license and ARRT (M) certification.
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Office word processing software.
- Mammography specialty training certification (ARRT-MG), NYS RT License with Injection, active BLS training.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Required
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience on Hologic Dimensions preferred.
- DEXA experience preferred; training available.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and positions patient for mammography procedures.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors based on patient characteristics and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
- Explains purpose and procedures for breast self-examination to patients and answers patients' questions.
- Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
- Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Perform Quality Assurance tests as required by the MQSA.
- Assist with the MQSA inspection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
