Mammography Technologist | BAIC

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join its team at the MSK Breast & Imaging Center. The technologist performs routine and specialized breast imaging procedures, exercising independent judgment and initiative with minimal supervision. The role also includes screening and diagnostic mammography, general radiography, and bone densitometry (DEXA) examinations. The technologist performs radiographic examinations accurately, completely, and efficiently; checks technical quality; and submits completed examinations for physician review. They manage examination procedures to support efficiency and meet patient needs, assist physicians and perform nursing duties as needed, and maintain accurate records and enter required information into the information management system. The technologist instructs trainees in the specialty area, keeps licensing current, maintains a clean and safe environment, and performs assigned quality-control tests. The role requires respectful, courteous service to patients, families, clients, and colleagues, along with collaboration toward departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

NYS Department of Health Radiologic Technologist License.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) and Mammography (M).
Minimum of 2–3 years of mammography experience.
Effective communication skills.
Self-motivated and results-oriented.
Strong attention to detail.
Team-oriented.
Desire for personal growth and readiness to tackle challenges.

Nice To Haves

Injection certification.
Experience performing bone densitometry (DEXA).

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized breast imaging procedures with independent judgment and minimal supervision.
Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms, general radiography, and bone densitometry (DEXA) examinations.
Conduct radiographic examinations accurately, completely, and efficiently; verify technical quality and submit completed examinations for physician review.
Manage examination procedures to maximize efficiency while meeting patient needs.
Assist physicians and perform nursing duties as needed.
Prepare accurate records and enter required data into the information management system.
Instruct trainees in the specialty area and keep licensing up to date.
Maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment and perform assigned quality-control tests.
Treat patients, families, clients, and center employees respectfully and courteously, focusing on understanding and meeting their needs.
Collaborate with others to accomplish departmental and organizational goals.