Glen Rock - Mammo Tech

Dept_PhysLoc_OrgGroup; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Montclair Breast Center seeks a Mammogram Technician to perform mammographic imaging and assist radiologists in diagnosis. The role requires accurate breast positioning, image development, and adherence to safety protocols.

The position is per diem, part-time, or full-time with responsibilities including patient prep, education, and equipment operation in a medical office setting in New Jersey. Eligible candidates must hold a current State license and ARRT Mammography certification, and be able

Qualifications

• Current State License and ARRT registry
• Specialized mammography training
• Continuing education (5 ECEs/year) in mammography
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Formal Radiologic technology training in AMA-approved school
• Mammographic radiologic certification

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, confirm ID and imaging requests
• Explain procedures and address questions to reduce anxiety
• Position patients and adjust compression for imaging
• Operate equipment and set exposure factors for quality images
• Develop and forward mammograms to radiologist for interpretation
• Maintain radiation safety and protocol compliance
• Document patient mammogram services and inventory supplies

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication

Independent worker

Equipment operation

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Computer 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.

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 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 effective
• 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.