Lead Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Lead Mammography Technologist to oversee advanced breast imaging and mentor staff at the Morris Cancer Center. You will position patients for mammography, select proper exposure factors, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure high-quality imaging.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, equipment maintenance, and daily quality control checks within a fast-paced imaging team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA accredited School of Radiology Program and required initial breast imaging training.
• ARRT certification in Radiology and Mammography with NJ State license.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff technologists.
• Scheduling coverage for hours of operation and ensuring supplies are ordered timely.
• Reporting safety issues and maintaining infection control standards.
• Positioning patients for routine and diagnostic breast imaging.
• Selecting exposure factors to produce optimum images per radiation safety guidelines.
• Assisting radiologist with interventional breast procedures.
• Maintaining equipment through daily quality control tests.

Skills

Supervising staff

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

AMA Accredited School of Radiology Program

ARRT Radiology certification

ARRT Mammography certification

NJ State X-ray License

Tools

Mammography Equipment operation

Job description

Req #: 0000263896

Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Mammo

Pay Range: $54.51 - $70.86 per hour

165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Lead Technologist

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Mammo

Req #: 0000263896

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $54.51 - $70.86 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Lead Mammography Technologist – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Lead Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing advanced radiographic procedures within the scope defined by regulatory and departmental standards.

A typical day for a Lead Mammography Technologist may include:

• Supervising staff technologists.
• Making recommendations regarding the ongoing performance evaluations of supervised staff and resulting performance management action.
• Scheduling coverage for the hours of operation, ensuring supplies are ordered timely, and such issue as safety, employee orientation, employee training, etc. are properly handled.
• Reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. Functions as a staff technologist.
• Correctly positioning patients for routine and diagnostic radiographic imaging of the breast
• Selecting correct exposure factors to produce optimum images in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards
• Assessing breast images for quality assurance based on the guidelines of the American College of Radiology
• Assisting the radiologist in the performance of interventional breast procedures
• Maintaining infection control standards and policies
• Maintaining equipment by performing daily quality control tests

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are compassionate and excel at helping patients feel comfortable during sensitive procedures
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and image quality
• Communicate effectively with patients, radiologist, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure a seamless care experience
• Take pride in following safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and adhering to facility standards
• Are dependable, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a collaborative, supportive, imaging team.

To be considered for this Lead Mammography Technologist opportunity, you must:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an AMA accredited School of Radiology Program; completion of the required initial 40 hours of training specific to breast imaging; continuing education as required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the FDA/Mammography Quality Standards Act.
• ARRT certified in Radiology and Mammography, NJ State x-ray license
• Must be able to communicate effectively by speaking clearly and distinctly in English.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer