Mammography Technologist - Full-Time Days FLEX - East Campus

Cayuga Health System • Ithaca, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. The Mammography Technologists specializes in performing mammograms and other imaging procedures to detect and diagnosis breast cancer and other breast abnormalities. They use specialized equipment and techniques to produce high-quality images of the breast tissue. The Mammography Technologists must maintain detailed records and follow strict guidelines and protocols to ensure the images produced are the highest quality. They also assist the Radiologist with stereotactic breast biopsies. They will be responsible for a multitude of Dx radiography imaging exams. The employee will provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff with an emphasis on quality service and excellent patient care. The ideal candidate for this role must be self-motivated and demonstrate ability to work as a team.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associates degree, Radiologic Sciences ARRT.
• Certification in Mammography preferred. For those not currently certified, the requirement is to become certified within 1 year of the date of hire (except for Per Diems - where this will not be required - but still is preferred)
• Preference of two years' experience, but willing to train new graduates.
• NYS Radiology and/or Mammography Technologist.
• C ertification through AART- M (Mammography) or ARRT-R (Radiography).
• New York State Department of Health License or eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and performs various mammography / x-ray related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and select anatomic and technical parameters.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventative breast health.
• Evaluates the image for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and any other areas in the department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Maintain compassionate patient care, comfort and safety, while ensuring patient confidentiality
• Follows all state regulations, and perform and maintain department QA procedures and documentation.
• Assists with training and educating new staff members and students as appropriate.
• Maintains all credentials and CE credits essential to position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive employee benefits programs
• opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

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