Mammography Tech Per Diem Day (Covering Day & Evening & Weekends)

Valley Health System; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform mammographic and DEXA procedures under supervision. The role requires ARRT Mammography certification and NJ licensure, with CPR certification and strong patient care skills.

Responsibilities include preparing and operating imaging equipment, verifying patient identity, and ensuring quick PACS archiving while maintaining a clean, efficient workflow in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered in Radiology Technology by the ARRT with advanced Mammography Certification and a current and valid license from the State of NJ DEP.
• Current CPR certification thru the American Heart Association.
• Completion from an accredited radiography program and registered in radiography and mammography by the ARRT, or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and operate imaging equipment following physicians’ orders.
• Produce detailed computer-generated scans for breast and DEXA exams; verify patient identity and select patient from work list.
• Ensure exam is archived on the PACS and maintain orderly facilities; stay current with imaging protocols.

Skills

ARRT Mammography Certification

CPR Certification

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work under stress

Anatomy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited radiography program

Tools

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, ensures exam is archived on the PACS. Maintains facilities in proper order. Must keep abreast of all new departmental imaging. To perform a variety of mammographic and DEXA procedures using X-Rays.

Education

Completion from an accredited radiography program and registered in radiography and mammography by the ARRT, or registry eligible.

Experience

One year mammography experience preferred.

Skills

Registered in Radiology Technology by the ARRT with advanced Mammography Certification and a current and valid license from the State of NJ DEP. Current CPR certification thru the American Heart Association. Physical dexterity to operate a variety of complex stationary and mobile radiation producing equipment and mechanical accessories. Ability to work in sensitive areas including the Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills. Ability to perform accurately and attention to details, changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system, and with patients, family members, co-workers, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Patient Care Services staff members, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.

Job Location

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Shift

Day (United States of America)

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

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

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.