Mammography Technologist

Summit Health CityMD•Westfield, NJ

25d

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist produces screening and diagnostic mammography images for interpretation and provides safe, compassionate patient care. The role includes explaining procedures, obtaining and documenting patient history and relevant information, confirming patient identification and demographics in PACS, communicating with radiologists, and verifying provider orders. The technologist follows departmental and radiologist-directed protocols, infection-control practices, radiation-safety measures, ALARA principles, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include routine equipment quality-control checks, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, and performing needle localizations and stereotactic biopsies as required. The position is in the Imaging department and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Travel to satellite locations may be required. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program; hold ARRT (R) registration and advanced ARRT Mammography (M) registration; maintain a current New Jersey State Radiographer License and BLS certification; and have at least two years of mammography experience. Candidates must communicate in English orally and in writing and be familiar with electronic medical record, RIS, and PACS systems. Compensation is $40.38–$50.48 per hour, with determinations based on factors including experience and position location.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
ARRT (R) registration required.
Advanced ARRT Mammography (M) registration required.
Current New Jersey State Radiographer License in good standing.
Current BLS certification.
At least 2 years of experience performing mammography.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Medical Record System, RIS, and PACS.
Ability to travel to satellite locations as needed.
Organized, self-motivated, and efficient, with the ability to work well with others in a team setting.

Responsibilities

Produce quality mammography images for interpretation.
Protect patient safety through appropriate exposure and protective measures.
Explain procedures to patients.
Follow departmental procedure protocols unless otherwise directed by the radiologist.
Obtain and document patient history and pertinent information.
Verify patient identity and demographics in PACS.
Communicate with attending radiologists and verify provider orders.
Follow infection-control standards specific to patient care.
Prioritize and organize assignments and adjust priorities as business needs change.
Operate medical imaging equipment properly and safely.
Follow radiation-safety procedures for oneself and others, including ALARA principles.
Conduct routine quality-control checks to ensure equipment is in acceptable condition.
Follow protocols for screening and diagnostic mammograms.
Perform quality assurance and quality control as required by ACR/MQSA regulatory guidelines.
Perform needle localizations and stereotactic biopsies as required.
Comply with safety, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
Provide compassionate patient care and contribute effectively in a team setting.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
Attend departmental meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.
Travel to satellite locations as needed.