Medical Imaging Technologist, Mammography
About The Position
ImageCare Latham is seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Imaging Technologist, Mammography to join its Radiology team. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, with an evening and weekend rotation. The employee must be willing to rotate to other ImageCare locations. The position is eligible for a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $3,000. The technologist prepares and positions patients for mammography and other radiographic examinations, verifies patient and procedure details, obtains consent, selects appropriate imaging protocols, and performs imaging to produce diagnostic-quality results while reducing radiation exposure. The role also includes assisting physicians with specialized examinations, monitoring patients receiving contrast, processing and transferring images to PACS, maintaining equipment and supplies, and explaining procedures to patients and family members. The technologist follows department procedures, sterile technique when needed, and ALARA radiation-protection principles; promptly reports hazards, equipment issues, and patient concerns; and contributes to a clean, orderly, professional, and inclusive environment. Compensation is $39.00–$47.00 per hour. The company describes its total rewards package as including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan, among other offerings. Work is in a business-casual environment.
Requirements
- Current New York State license to practice radiologic technology.
- Meet all applicable FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements for mammography personnel.
- Complete the required mammography-specific training, supervised clinical experience, and competency requirements.
- Strong patient-care, communication, and technical skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing screening and diagnostic mammography.
- Experience with digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography).
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for exams while ensuring their comfort and modesty.
- Review patient charts and verify patient identity, requested examination, procedure, and site before performing procedures.
- Obtain consent forms as required by policy before beginning procedures.
- Position and instruct patients to obtain the radiographic diagnostic results specified by the physician.
- Verify that requested exams match the patient’s condition or history and confirm the correct procedure as needed.
- Select imaging protocols and perform imaging according to department procedures, using appropriate equipment, protocols, and exposure factors to optimize image quality and reduce radiation dose.
- Adjust techniques and factors to improve diagnostic image quality.
- Assist physicians with specialized examinations by preparing equipment, syringes, and contrast media; positioning patients; and passing instruments and supplies.
- Follow sterile technique, scrubbing in or acting as circulator as needed.
- Post-process exams and ensure images transfer to PACS.
- Ensure images are acquired and exams completed in a timely manner.
- Initiate a hard stop when appropriate and notify appropriate staff.
- Monitor patients receiving contrast for adverse reactions and notify appropriate staff when needed.
- Explain procedures and answer questions from patients and family members, addressing their concerns.
- Immediately report hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor.
- Keep the work area clean and orderly and ensure examination rooms are properly supplied.
- Order, receive, and stock equipment and materials.
- Follow ALARA radiation-protection principles, including use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
- Respect diverse perspectives and help maintain a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
- Accommodate scheduling needs and provide emergency coverage as necessary.
- Maintain required mammography continuing education and clinical experience.
Benefits
- Recruitment and retention bonus of up to $3,000.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plan.
- Other benefits are described as part of a comprehensive total rewards package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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