Mammography Technologist (Travel) - FlexStaff

Northwell•Town of Islip, NY

3d•$3,623 - $4,343

About The Position

Operates mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams and performs various diagnostic x-ray exams as required. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, performing mammography and other imaging procedures, supporting image-guided interventions, monitoring patient safety, maintaining accurate documentation and images, and maintaining equipment, supplies, and procedure-room cleanliness.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Mammography.
At least 200 mammography exams performed within the past 24 months.

Responsibilities

Communicate with the Radiologist to confirm exam details and ensure optimal image quality.
Review and correlate patients’ prior imaging reports using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System lexicons to categorize the procedure.
Prepare patients for exams and explain procedures in layman’s terms to help ease pre-testing anxiety.
Perform mammography exams according to established division standards and procedures; adjust imaging equipment and controls to obtain correct exposure.
Assist physicians with mammographic image-guided interventional and special breast exams or procedures, including stereotactic biopsy, wire or seed implant localization, and contrast-enhanced mammography.
Perform general x-ray exams, including bone density exams, as needed.
Perform specimen imaging when necessary; safely handle specimens and ensure labeling, paperwork, and imaging are sent to Pathology.
Monitor patients in accordance with technical and safety standards, and promptly report motor abnormalities or other concerns, including fainting, discoloration, and contrast reactions, to the Radiologist and/or nurses.
Complete required documentation throughout the exam.
Operate equipment for transferring images to film and/or disc.
Ensure images are correctly marked for right or left side and labeled with the date and patient identification; use the modality worklist to select patients and verify accession numbers.
Enter patient history and other relevant information from the requisition into the system.
Maintain imaging equipment, make setting adjustments as needed, and inform management of mechanical issues or repair needs.
Review and maintain the supply inventory in the assigned area.
Maintain procedure-room cleanliness.
Perform related duties as required.