Mammogram Technician — Compassionate Imaging Pro

Montclair Breast Center; Montclair (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full 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 is seeking a mammography technician to perform diagnostic imaging under radiologist supervision in a clinical setting in Montclair, NJ. The role involves positioning, exposure control, and ensuring patient comfort throughout the procedure.

Responsibilities include maintaining image quality, adhering to radiation safety, and preparing studies for interpretation. Licensing and continuing education in mammography are required; per diem, part-time, or full-time options

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 and eligibility for ARRT/ARCR.
• 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; follow detailed instructions.
• Highly self-motivated.

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.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

AMA-approved Radiologic technology training

ARRT registry

Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified

Tools

Computer equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary:

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 forspecial 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 controlsto 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 necessaryadjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required;forwarding completedstudies 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 andprocedures.
• 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 schooland 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

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.