Breast Imaging Technologist - Elevate Mammography Quality

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bartonsville, PA seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to perform screening and diagnostic imaging, ensure QA, and support patient education. Flexibility to rotate locations and shifts is required to meet department needs.

The role requires an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology diploma, ARRT (RT) and CMT credentials upon hire, and BLS within 60 days. A collaborative team environment and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Less than 1 year experience in screening and diagnostic mammographic breast imaging.
• Ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to constant change within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to perform quality imaging and communicate with patients.
• Flexibility in work hours and/or sites to meet identified needs.
• Performs necessary assignments as directed.
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire.
• CMT - Certified Mammography Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 60 Days.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally as an effective team member, promoting a positive work environment; communicates and works collaboratively with all care teams as appropriate and assists with orientation of new colleagues.
• Performs quality mammographic images utilizing ACR positioning guidelines along with evaluating technical quality of images; makes necessary adjustments in positioning and/or technical factors to optimize images for all breast imaging studies.
• Confirms patient identification, reviews imaging requests, confirms study with patient and enters accurate information into the EMR; explains procedures and provides education to patients.
• Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures and completes assigned education modules; maintains MSQA/FDA/ACR compliance and assists with performance improvement.
• Ensures proper breast imaging equipment operation and performs quality control evaluations as required.
• Assists in error monitoring, troubleshooting, calling for repairs and notifying department management; recommends and implements appropriate actions based on accurate and timely reporting of departmental findings and assumes responsibility for cleanliness of equipment and maintaining supplies.

Education

AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology Diploma

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bartonsville, PA seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to perform screening and diagnostic imaging, ensure QA, and support patient education. Flexibility to rotate locations and shifts is required to meet department needs.

The role requires an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology diploma, ARRT (RT) and CMT credentials upon hire, and BLS within 60 days. A collaborative team environment and adherence to safety standards are essential.