Mammogram Technologist

GUIDEWELL SANITAS I LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GUIDEWELL SANITAS I LLC in New York seeks a Mammogram Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammograms under general supervision, ensuring high-quality images and patient safety.

You will collaborate with radiologists, maintain detailed records, and ensure MQSA, ACR and HIPAA compliance while operating eCW, PACS, and common office software. Requires ARRT Mammography certification and an associate degree or higher, with at least two years of outpatient imaging experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in mammography from an accredited program.
• ARRT Mammography certification required.
• Minimum two years of outpatient diagnostic imaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms under supervision.
• Position patient and optimize imaging views for quality studies.
• Collaborate with radiologists on findings and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with MQSA/ACR/HIPAA.
• Operate imaging software and systems (eCW, PACS, office tools).

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or higher in mammography

Tools

Mammography equipment

eCW

PACS

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”Job SummaryThe Mammogram Technologist is responsible for independently performing a variety of complex and specialized procedures such as screening and diagnostic mammograms under general supervision.Essential Job FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Patient Assessment - Perform patient interviews to gather medical history and relevant information, ensuring patient safety and proper procedure planning. Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented. Position patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.Equipment Setup - Prepare and calibrate mammography equipment and ensure daily and weekly quality control measures are taken.Imaging Procedures and Optimization - Conduct mammograms using various techniques and mammographic views. Adjust equipment settings to obtain clear and accurate images, optimizing image quality and ensuring diagnostic value. Works closely with the radiologists to perform proper diagnostic testing when abnormalities are identified.Data Analysis - Analyze acquired images and recordings to identify abnormalities, measurements, and anomalies in the breast. Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.Documentation - Maintain detailed records of procedures, patient information, and image data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.Communication - Collaborate with radiologists to discuss findings and help in the development of treatment plans and diagnoses. Maintains accurate and precise documentation. Accurately record orders from physicians in the patient record.Quality Assurance - Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks. Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to the modality, including MQSA and ACR.Compliance - Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, policies, and protocols, including HIPAA regulations for patient privacy. Maintains adherence to all company policies related to Compliance.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Required EducationAssociate's degree or higher in mammography or a related field from an accredited program.Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and breast pathophysiology.Required ExperienceMinimum 2 years of experience in outpatient diagnostic imaging facility or hospital required.Required Licenses and CertificationsARRT Registered in Mammography.Certified Radiologic Technologist ARRT Registered TechnologistBLS Certification.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Compassion and empathy in patient care.Knowledge of patient safety and infection control protocols.Commitment to ongoing professional development.Proficiency with mammography equipment, eCW, PACS, Google Suite, Microsoft Office.Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation including FDA MQSA guidelines and ACR guidelines.Assists with other departmental duties and responsibilities as needed.Preferred QualificationsN/AFinancial ResponsibilitiesThis position does not currently handle physical money or negotiates contracts.N/ABudget ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have budget responsibilities.N/ALanguagesEnglishAdvancedSpanishPreferredCreolePreferredTravelRequiredFlexible to travel per business needs.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to work standing up, walk, use hands to operate tools and equipment and must be able to exert regularly up to 10 pounds of force, frequently exert 30 pounds of force and occasionally exert 50 pounds of force to constantly perform the essential job functions. The employee will be frequently required to reach with hands and arms, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Environmental ConditionsInside: The employee is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise; there may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.Physical/Environmental ActivitiesPlease indicate with an X the frequency for the activities that apply to the essential functions of the job based on the chart below. Please select Not Required for physical demands that aren’t essential to job performance.Working ConditionNot RequiredOccasionally(1-33%)Frequently(34-66%)Constantly(67-100%)Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e.travel to attend meetings, events, conferences).XMay be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold,heat, wet, and humidity.XMay be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loudnoises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists.XMust be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment.XSubject to exposure to hazardous material.X