Mammography Technologist - Cobble Hill

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing medically prescribed diagnostic mammographic and bone density procedures, is responsible for patient safety protocols and functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their mammogram. Works under general direction.

Requirements

• Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State license or temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiology.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Advance Certification in Mammography.

Nice To Haves

• College graduate.
• Two years experience in Mammographic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology.
• Selects appropriate patient information from HIS/RIS system in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Accesses patient information; schedules exams; appointment times; type of exam, patient reports, etc.
• Follows departmental HIS/RIS system procedures and protocol to ensure orders are verified and processed to correctly.
• Effectively assesses patients information and status, and follows appropriate procedure(s) accordingly.
• Uses standard procedures to identify the correct patient.
• Reviews patients requisition and understands the type of exam required by each requisition and confers with medical staff regarding clarification when necessary.
• Follows accepted radiologic procedures and uses medical information to determine type of protocol required for radiographic examination.
• Consults policy and procedure manuals and/or other reference materials as necessary to ensure actions conform to established protocols.
• Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition.
• Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions.
• Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly.
• Solves problems that arise during patient examinations using both technical knowledge and innovation.
• Alters examination to maximize information in response to patients condition.
• Confers with other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized.
• Demonstrates skill in equipment set-up, utilization and proper maintenance procedure.
• Performs visual and manual quality control checks of radiograhic equipment.
• Uses imaging and peripheral equipment, in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital, departmental and manufacturers procedures.
• Observes and reports any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• robust support system for any stage of life
• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees