mammography technologist

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical services according to mammography practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
ARRT/NJ License required to practice in both NJ and PA (position will float).
Certification in Mammography required or must attain within 6 months of hire.
Basic computer skills.
Effective verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
One year previous experience as mammography technologist preferred.
Breast interventional procedure experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services according to mammography practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.
Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures.
Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits.
Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring.
Performs excellent patient care.
Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of mammography principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies.
Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.
If working at Hamilton, readies, installs, removes, and downloads holter monitors.
Performs EKGs as needed.
Checks all orders for correct patient name, ordering physician, imaging, date, and signature.
Places orders and acknowledges completion of work.
Performs other duties as assigned.