Mammography Technologist - Fort Hamilton

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

6d • $109,601 - $123,025

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform medically prescribed diagnostic mammographic and bone density procedures. The role is responsible for patient safety protocols and serves as the first point of interface with patients during mammograms. The technologist works under general direction.

The successful candidate uses hospital and radiology information systems to access patient records, schedule examinations, and verify and process orders in accordance with departmental procedures and HIPAA regulations. They assess patient information and status, confirm patient identity and examination requirements, and consult medical staff when clarification is needed.

The technologist follows accepted radiologic procedures and departmental protocols, explains examinations and equipment to patients, adapts procedures as appropriate to patient condition, and resolves issues that arise during examinations. They set up, use, maintain, and perform quality checks on imaging equipment, report malfunctions or missing or damaged equipment, and follow safety and isolation precautions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State license or temporary permit to practice Diagnostic Radiology.
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Advanced Certification in Mammography.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• College graduate.
• Two years of experience in mammographic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Use hospital and radiology information systems to access patient information and schedule examinations in accordance with privacy regulations and departmental procedures.
• Verify and process examination orders, confirm patient identity and status, review requisitions, and consult medical staff when clarification is needed.
• Follow accepted radiologic procedures, departmental protocols, requisition instructions, and isolation precautions.
• Independently perform mammographic and bone density procedures according to departmental protocols and standards.
• Explain procedures and equipment to patients, adapt examinations to patient condition, and resolve problems that arise during examinations.
• Set up, use, maintain, and perform visual and manual quality control checks on radiographic equipment and related imaging equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel about missing or damaged equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree