Glen Rock - Mammo Tech

Genesis-Global-Group; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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 & Holiday

Job summary

Montclair Breast Center in New Jersey seeks a Mammogram Technician to perform mammography imaging and ensure high-quality studies for radiologist interpretation. The role can be per diem, part-time or full-time, with responsibilities spanning patient prep, positioning, exposure settings, radiation safety, and documentation.

Candidates must hold an active state radiologic license and ARRT registry, complete mammography training, and maintain ongoing CE credits.

Qualifications

• Current State License and ARRT registry.
• Specialized training in mammography.
• Continuing education—5 ECEs/year specific to mammography.
• AMA-approved radiologic technology training.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and verify imaging requests and instructions.
• Position patients and perform mammography with correct compression.
• Operate equipment, set exposure factors, and acquire images.
• Maintain radiation safety and document results for radiologist review.
• Prepare studies and forward to radiologist for interpretation.

Skills

Patient interaction

Compassionate care

Independent worker

Equipment operation

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Tech program

Mammography certification/training

Continuing education (5 ECE/year in mammography)

State license for radiologic tech

Tools

PACS system

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.