Mammography Technologist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Old Bridge Township, NJ

4d•$44

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs screening and diagnostic mammography examinations and other mammographic imaging procedures in accordance with ACR requirements. The role also performs bone density procedures as assigned, supports mammography quality-control and quality-assurance activities, documents procedures and patient information, and helps ensure safe, timely, patient-specific care. This is a per-diem position at Hackensack Meridian Health.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or GED-equivalent program.
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Must be able to meet the requirements for the National Registry (ARRT) and pass the examination.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
New Jersey state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT,M) credential.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering the position.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients in an expedient and professional manner.
Perform mammographic imaging procedures for which the technologist is trained.
Provide immobilization devices, select technical factors according to each patient's needs, and select and operate equipment for procedures.
Perform bone density procedures as assigned.
Correctly identify patient images with the patient's name and MRN, mark the breast side, and include the technologist's initials on images.
Assist with delegated quality-control activities and documentation, including phantom image, repeat analysis, calibration, geometry calibration, diagnostic review workstation QC, compression, visual machine, view box calibration, artifact, and CNR/SNR checks.
Assist with compiling statistics for patient follow-ups, tracking breast localizations and biopsy recommendations, and following up on positive biopsy reports.
Document mammography quality-control and quality-assurance procedures in compliance with ACR, MQSA, New Jersey State, and FDA requirements.
Ensure proper use of the Faxitron system.
Document pertinent patient information in the EMR (EPIC).
Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to individual age, cultural, language, hearing, visual, developmental, educational, and literacy needs; communicate with patients and, as appropriate, parents or primary caregivers.
Clean equipment with hospital disinfectant according to manufacturer instructions and recommendations.
Follow institutional shielding protocol and understand and verbalize Image Gently and Image Wisely principles.
Keep rooms stocked and orderly.
Ensure specimen images are properly labeled.
Track the patient's location in Epic during the Breast Center visit.
Begin and end appropriate procedures in a timely manner.
Recognize equipment technical errors and initiate corrective action.
Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Meet the stated physical requirements: lift at least 25 lbs., push and pull at least 50 lbs., and stand at least 6 hours per day.