Mammography Technologist Mobile Cancer Screening Unit - One Saturday per Month / South Jersey

Virtua Health•Jacksboro, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is dedicated to serving the community by providing exceptional care and connecting individuals with the health services they need. As a Magnet-recognized health system, Virtua offers a wide range of medical services, including mobile screenings that bring health resources directly into communities. This role specifically supports the mobile cancer screening unit, performing mammography procedures using Hologic 3D equipment across Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties.

Requirements

Minimum of (1) one year of experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred and possess knowledge of MQSA/FDA standards.
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.R.T.) and NJDEP licensure required.
Advanced certification in Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.R.T.).

Nice To Haves

CPR certification desired.

Responsibilities

Performs mammography procedures in accordance with approved techniques and FDA/MQSA standards.
Supports Virtua Mission and Vision statement and upholds Virtua values and Star behaviors. Adheres to all Virtua policies and procedures.
Understands the general principles of breast positioning and demonstrates the ability to perform all standard, diagnostic and special views to include magnification, spot compression and patients with implants. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate mammograms/radiographs for quality such as positioning and exposure techniques.
Competently performs assigned QA/QC responsibilities in accordance with FDA/MQSA guidelines. Ensure that mammography department is prepared for successful completion of annual MQSA inspection. Participate in successful completion of ACR Accreditation process.
Prepares the patient, procedure room and assist the radiologist in performing breast needle localizations, stereotactic biopsies and galactograms, where applicable.
Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of RIS, PACS, Web viewer, ADW workstation and other hospital-based computer or PC system.
Supports diagnostic radiology staff in completion of daily workload during times of short staffing and/or increased volume. (Virtua South divisions)