Glen Rock - Mammo Tech

Genesis-Global-Group; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Montclair Breast Center in New Jersey is seeking a Mammogram Technician to perform imaging studies, ensure patient comfort, and forward results to radiologists for interpretation.

The role offers per diem, part-time, or full-time options with responsibilities including equipment operation, patient positioning, and maintaining quality standards. A valid state license, ARRT registry, and ongoing mammography CEUs are required.

Qualifications

• Current state license and ARRT registry.
• Specialized training in mammography (CE/certificates).
• Average of 5 CEUs/year specific to mammography.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of AMA-approved radiologic technology program.
• Mammography certification.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients by confirming identity and reviewing imaging requests.
• Position patients and conduct mammography study with proper compression.
• Minimize radiation exposure by following protection protocols.
• Develops mammograms and forwards studies to radiologist.
• Maintains and troubleshoots mammography equipment as needed.
• Documents patient services and maintains records.
• Stocks supplies and keeps the work area clean.

Skills

Compassionate patient interaction

Effective communication

Independent work

Able to follow detailed instructions

Self-motivated

Education

Current State License and ARRT registry

Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified

Satisfactory Radiologic technology training (AMA-approved)

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

Job description

MBC is seeking a mammography technician, responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.

MBC is seeking a per diem, part time, or full time Mammogram Technician.

Essential Functions

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.


• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; answering questions.


• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms;


• retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.


• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.


• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.


• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.


• Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.


• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.


• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.

Qualifications

• Current State License and ARRT registry


• Specialized training in mammography (continuing education/certificates)


• Continuing education- this requirement specifies that an average of 5 ECE’s/year be specific to mammography)


• High school graduate or equivalent


• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists


• Technologists or American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists


• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.


• Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment


• Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the patients


• Able to communicate effectively


• Able to perform well independently


• Able to follow detailed instructions


• Highly self-motivated

Lifting Requirements

Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions

Workplace Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Medical office environment


• The noise level in this workplace is mild to moderate

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary


• Sign on Bonus


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Short and Long Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• 401(k) Plan


• Paid Vacation & Holiday

Visit us at https://montclairbreastcenter.com/

MBC is part of Genesis Health and Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.