Mammo Technologist

Rochester Regional Health; Village of Dresden (NY); On-site; USD 40,294 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Mammo Technologist to perform mammography procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and certifications. Excellent customer service and communication skills are mandatory. The position offers a competitive salary range of $29.25 to $42.00 per hour, with variable hours and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Two year college degree in Radiologic Technologist in Applied Science or equivalent.
• Prior Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.
• ARRT-M Advanced Mammography Certification required.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation of exams and related procedures.
• Perform screening, diagnostic, and assist in mammographic procedures.
• Monitor image quality to align with ACR standards.
• Conduct daily and periodic Mammography QA activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Image quality monitoring

Software proficiency

Education

Two year college degree in Radiologic Technologist in Applied Science

ARRT-M Advanced Mammography Certification

Tools

RIS/PACS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mammo Technologist

Department: Radiology

Location: Geneva Destination Campus, floating to Clifton Springs if needed

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Variable Hours, Rotating Day Shifts, Rotating Weekends

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $10,000

Summary: As a Mammo Tech, you are to demonstrate excellent customer service, communication skills and obtain quality positioning and imaging quality studies while providing maximum comfort and safety to patients. Warm and comforting patient care skills is mandatory for these sensitive procedures. Performs screening and diagnostic mammogram examinations and assists radiologist in performing mammographic procedures. This team member’s role is to obtain images of good diagnostic quality while providing maximum comfort and safety to the patient undergoing these exams.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for proper documentation of exams and related procedures utilizing the RIS/PACS and in patient charts as necessary.
• Performs screening, diagnostic, and/or assists in performing mammographic procedures.
• Monitors image quality on a continuous basis to ensure that all image quality is within alignment with the ACR quality standards (American College of Radiology).
• Monitors equipment for proper performance and functionality.
• Performs daily and periodic Mammography QA activities under the direct supervision of the Mammo QA technologist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Two year college degree in Radiologic Technologist in Applied Science or equivalent
• Preferred: Prior Radiologic Technologist experience
• ARRT-M Advanced Mammography Certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to work with various software applications
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Education, Licenses & Certifications

• RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• RTC - Radiologic Technologist certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Physical Requirements

Medium work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Notes

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Pay and Location

Pay Range: $29.25 - $42.00

City: Geneva

Postal Code: 14456

Additional: The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.