Breast Imaging Technologist — 3D Mammography Expert

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Mammography/Breast Imaging Technologist at Mount Sinai Morningside to perform high-quality mammographic and breast imaging studies. You will follow all regulations and provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities include performing screening and diagnostic mammography, assisting with interventional procedures, conducting QC tasks, educating patients, maintaining proper labeling and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA/J.C.E.R.T. approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• Current New York State Radiologic Technologist License (Diagnostic Radiography).
• ARRT Certification in Radiography (R) required.
• ARRT Certification in Mammography (M) required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• 1 year of mammography experience preferred (screening and diagnostic).
• Experience with digital mammography, tomosynthesis, and PACS/RIS systems strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography, including tomosynthesis (3D mammography), following ACR, MQSA, and hospital protocols.
• Assist radiologists with interventional breast procedures such as stereotactic core biopsies, ultrasound-guided biopsies, needle localizations, and cyst aspirations.
• Assists, prepares and positions patients as required to perform Mammographic procedures.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly and semi-annual QC functions, related to mammography, to ensure compliance with MQSA and ACR.
• Provides patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures by informing the patient of the nature of the procedure, the area to be imaged and any specific instructions the patient may need.
• Ensures all radiographic images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department SOP.
• Prepares sterile fields and trays pertinent to particular breast imaging procedures.
• Maintains statistical reports for inspections by DOH, MQSA.
• Employs radiation protection measures and follows departmental protocols to keep exposure of patients and hospital personnel to a minimum.
• Evaluates images for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS in a timely fashion.
• Ensures Radiology room and equipment cleanliness, at the start and at the end of the shift, to include removal of soiled or dirty linen.
• Maintains supplies and accessories in radiographic room necessary to safely perform duties, as required.
• Accurately records all required patient tracking information into designated breast imaging software system.
• Schedules exams as required.
• Informs supervisor or appropriate personnel of needed repairs to equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Prevents the spread of infection to self, patients, visitors, and other employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocol.
• Performs related clerical duties in the absence of support personnel.
• Attends in-services and other professional development meetings as required.
• Maintains in good standing, licensure specific to job to include adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

ARRT Certification (R)

ARRT Mammography (M) Certification

BLS

Education

AMA/J.C.E.R.T. approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

PACS/RIS

Digital Mammography

Tomosynthesis (3D)

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Mammography/Breast Imaging Technologist at Mount Sinai Morningside to perform high-quality mammographic and breast imaging studies. You will follow all regulations and provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities include performing screening and diagnostic mammography, assisting with interventional procedures, conducting QC tasks, educating patients, maintaining proper labeling and