Mammography Tech Montvale Part Time Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 59,718 - 74,652; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

01 The Valley Hospital in Montvale, NJ is seeking a mammography technologist to operate imaging equipment for breast and DEXA exams, following physician orders and ensuring accurate patient verification and PACS archiving.

The role requires ARRT registration, Advanced Mammography Certification, NJ license, and CPR certification, with a preferred 1 year mammography experience. Shift Tue/Thu and every other Fri; no weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion from an accredited radiography program and ARRT registration.
• Advanced Mammography Certification and NJ DEP license.
• Advanced Mammography Registry within 1 year of employment.
• Current CPR Certification through the American Heart Association.
• One year of radiology experience preferred; mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and operates imaging equipment following physician orders.
• Produces detailed scans for breast and DEXA exams.
• Verifies patient identification prior to scan.
• Selects patient from the work list and archives exams on the PACS.
• Maintains facilities in proper order and stays current with imaging procedures.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Anatomy knowledge

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work under stress

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT registration

Advanced Mammography Certification

NJ State License

Advanced Mammography Registry (1 year)

CPR Certification

Tools

PACS

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to and functioning under the general supervision of the Supervisor, the mammography technologist prepares for and operates imaging equipment following specific physicians orders. Produces detailed computer‑generated scans of patients for breast and DEXA exams, verifies patients’ identification prior to scan, selects patient from work list, and ensures exam is archived on the PACS. Maintains facilities in proper order and keeps abreast of all new departmental imaging. Performs mammographic and DEXA procedures using X‑Rays.

Shift and Location

Shift: Tuesday & Thursday, every other Friday. 8:00 – 4:30. No weekends or holidays.

Job Location: Montvale Market Square, Shift Day (United States of America).

Education & Certification Requirements

• Completion from an accredited radiography program and registration by the ARRT.
• Advanced Mammography Certification and a valid/current license from the State of NJ DEP.
• Advanced Mammography Registry within 1 year of employment.
• Current CPR Certification thru the American Heart Association.

Experience

One (1) year practical experience as a registered (ARRT) radiology technologist preferred; mammography experience preferred.

Technical and Interpersonal Skills

• Physical dexterity to operate a variety of complex stationary and mobile radiation‑producing equipment and mechanical accessories.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to hold efficiency while shifting tasks.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the health‑system and with patients, family members, co‑workers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Effective time management to set priorities, perform job‑related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and operates imaging equipment following specific physician orders.
• Produces detailed computer‑generated scans of patients for breast and DEXA exams.
• Verifies patients’ identification prior to scan.
• Selects patients from the work list and ensures exams are archived on the PACS.
• Maintains facilities in proper order.
• Keeps abreast of new departmental imaging procedures.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Short‑term and Long‑term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Pay Range: $43.35 – $54.19 per hour.

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment.