Glen Rock - Mammo Tech

Healthcare-; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Sign-on Bonus

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Montclair Breast Center in New Jersey seeks a Mammogram Technician to perform diagnostic mammography imaging studies and prepare them for radiologist interpretation.

Per diem, part-time, or full-time positions are available. Responsibilities include patient positioning, maintaining radiation safety, and ensuring high-quality images for diagnosis.

Qualifications

• Valid state license and ARRT registry.
• Specialized mammography training (continuing education/certificates).
• Average of 5 hours CEU per year focused on mammography.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify imaging requests.
• Position patients and operate mammography equipment to obtain quality images.
• Ensure radiation safety and protect patients and staff.
• Process and forward completed studies to radiologist.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory.
• Document patient mammogram services in records.

Skills

Compassionate patient interaction

Effective communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

Mammographic Radiologic Technology certification

Tools

Operation of imaging equipment

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.