Mammogram Technician

Allied Search Partners; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Job summary

Allied Search Partners is seeking a Mammogram Technician in Montclair, NJ. Per diem, part-time, or full-time positions available.

Requires current state licensure and ARRT registry; specialized mammography training and ongoing CE credits, with strong patient interaction and independent work capability. Responsibilities include performing mammograms with proper positioning, radiation safety, and accurate record documentation, while maintaining equipment and supplies; excellent communication with

Qualifications

• Current State License and ARRT registry.
• Specialized training in mammography (continuing education/certificates).
• Continuing education - an average of 5 ECEs/year specific to mammography.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school; registry eligibility with ARRT.
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certification.
• Ability to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
• Strong patient communication and interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions.
• Highly self-motivated and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients; confirm identity; review imaging requests; check special instructions; confirm service with patients.
• Explain procedures; alleviate anxieties; answer questions.
• Perform mammography by positioning and operating equipment; set exposure factors; image capture; prepare for next view.
• Minimize radiation exposure through safety practices.
• Maintain quality by following standards; develop and review mammograms; communicate results to radiologist.
• Maintain equipment via preventive maintenance and troubleshooting; arrange repairs as needed.
• Manage supplies and patient drapes; inventory and restock.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Document mammogram services in patient records.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Independent work

Self-motivated

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AMA-approved radiologic technology training

ARRT registry / certification

Tools

Computer equipment operation

Job description

Melissa Owens | President

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Allied Search Partners

Allied Search Partners is back by two decades of healthcare staffing excellence. We are a trusted healthcare staffing firm supporting medical and dental offices nationwide. Offering long term/permanent placement, temporary and fill in/coverage staffing.

We partner with private practices and corporate healthcare organizations to provide reliable, well-supported temporary and permanent professionals—while prioritizing fair pay, consistency, and respect for our workers’ time. Our team offers 24/7 scheduling support and access to shifts through our efficient temp scheduling application. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that push one-off shifts to large candidate pools, we focus on long-term relationships with both our healthcare facilities and our workers. In addition to our temporary/emergency coverage staffing we offer long term permanent specialized recruitment in healthcare.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday

Job Description

Job ID: 3516896

Job Title: Per Diem, Part Time, or Full Time Mammogram Technician

Location: Montclair, NJ 07042

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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 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