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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Extended Illness Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

01 The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood is seeking a mammography technologist to operate imaging equipment and produce detailed scans for patients. This role involves verifying patient identity, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality imaging services.

The ideal candidate will possess at least a year of experience and be registered in Radiology Technology. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Completion from an accredited radiography program.
• Registration in radiography and mammography by the ARRT or registry eligibility.
• One year mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and operate imaging equipment following specific physicians' orders.
• Produce detailed scans for breast and DEXA exams.
• Ensure exams are archived on the PACS.
• Maintain facilities and keep abreast of new departmental imaging.

Skills

Registered in Radiology Technology by the ARRT with advanced Mammography Certification

Current CPR certification thru the American Heart Association

Physical dexterity to operate complex stationary and mobile radiation-producing equipment

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Effective interaction and communication skills

Ability to perform accurately with attention to detail

Ability to function competently in stressful situations

Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system

Effective time management

Education

Completion from an accredited radiography program and registration in radiography and mammography by the ARRT

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 a variety of mammographic and DEXA procedures using X‑Rays.

Education

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

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 complex stationary and mobile radiation‑producing equipment and mechanical accessories.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills.
• Ability to perform accurately with attention to detail, switching tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environments related to patient needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the health‑system, with patients, family members, co‑workers, and multidisciplinary team members (e.g., physicians, Patient Care Services staff, etc.).
• 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

Pay Range: $43.35 - $54.19 (per hour). The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

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.