Mammography Technologist - WCINYP

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

60d•$59 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Under general guidance, the Mammography Technologist operates mammography and stereotactic biopsy equipment to assist with the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, following established procedures. The position is based on the Upper East Side and is part of the WCINYP Mammography org unit. It is scheduled for 35 hours per week and is non-exempt. The listed salary range is $59.00–$71.00. A $10,000 new-hire bonus is distributed as $2,500 on the hire date, $5,000 at six months, and $2,500 at one year.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Approximately two years of experience working as a mammography technologist.
Current, active, unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
ARRT (R) certification.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Ability to occasionally lift equipment and patients.
May be required to work weekends and must have flexibility to work evenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.

Responsibilities

Maintain supplies, equipment, and reagent inventory; order items when authorized or escalate needs, confirm deliveries, and assist with cost control.
Assist current and new employees with systems, equipment, and departmental policies and procedures.
Identify equipment problems or malfunctions, assist with minor adjustments, monitor outside contractor service, and perform preventive maintenance.
Greet registered patients, triage them through the patient flow process, check schedules, escort them to exam or procedure rooms, and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, and exam preparation as needed.
Review and verify patient identity, history, and examination requisitions.
Take appropriate scans to identify possible pathology and modify testing parameters under direction to ensure accurate imaging.
Process and archive images according to established procedures.
Enter patient history into the practice management system and scan relevant medical documentation.
Maintain patient safety and a sterile environment, and observe standard infection-control precautions.
Perform mammography and stereotactic scans as requested by clinical requisitions, explain procedures to patients, and answer questions during scans.