MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - $5,000 Sign On Bonus! - CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITAL

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Mammography Technologist administers ionizing radiation while performing screening and/or diagnostic mammograms according to established protocols. The role requires understanding breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology as they relate to mammography. The technologist maintains accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and evaluation of imaging parameters to optimize imaging and patient care while following radiation protection and safety standards. The position combines technical skill and patient interaction to obtain diagnostic information as ordered by a physician. The technologist uses professional judgment and critical thinking and seeks direction from a MQSA-qualified interpreting physician or follows lawful institutional policies or standards of care when deciding whether to continue or discontinue an examination. The technologist remains sensitive to patients’ physical, cultural, and emotional needs.

Requirements

• Understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology as they relate to mammography.
• Accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and evaluation of imaging parameters.
• Ability to follow radiation protection and safety standards.
• Technical skills, patient interaction skills, professional judgment, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and/or diagnostic mammograms according to established protocols.
• Apply knowledge of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology during procedures.
• Position patients and use exposure techniques accurately; evaluate imaging parameters to optimize image quality and patient care.
• Adhere to radiation protection and safety standards.
• Interact with and care for patients to obtain diagnostic information as ordered by a physician.
• Use independent professional judgment and critical thinking, seeking direction from an MQSA-qualified interpreting physician or following institutional policies or standards of care as appropriate.
• Remain sensitive to patients’ physical, cultural, and emotional needs.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed