Mammography Technologist

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the Imaging Sciences-Breast Center in Rochester, NY. The role performs mammographic guided exams and related tasks, ensuring safety and quality while following orders and departmental protocols.

Requirements include formal radiologic technology training with NY licensure, ARRT certification, CPR, and BCLS. The position emphasizes patient care, accurate documentation, and adherence to MQSA and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammographic guided exams by following orders and staying in compliance with department and governing bodies.
• Receives orientation to departmental policies, workflows, and routines.
• Identifies patient service requirements and educates patients regarding procedures.
• Produces high quality mammographic images and prepares them for interpretation.
• Maintains accurate documentation and QA/QC as required.
• Ensures radiation safety and ALARA principles for patients and staff.
• Assists leadership with QA/QC tests and documentation.

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

Equivalent Education/Experience

Tools

ARRT Certification

NYS Licensure

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 500354 Imaging Sciences-Breast Center Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCE 211 H

Compensation Range

$30.81 - $41.59 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammographic guided exams by following and verifying referring providers' orders and remaining in compliance with the Imaging Sciences department and all governing bodies.
• Responsible for performing pregnancy tests, scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer work, and discharging the patient from the Mammography department with appropriate post mammographic instructions.
• Receives orientation to the departmental infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies patient service requirements.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
• Prepares patient for radiological/mammographic guided procedures.
• Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them, with other pertinent patient information, for timely interpretation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
• Maintains production and quality of mammographic images.
• Follows established standards, orders, protocols and procedures.
• Ensures minimal radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques (ALARA), patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors and automatic exposure controls.
• Assists leadership with all QA and QC tests and documentation to ensure compliance with MQSA and FDA standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist current NYS licensure upon hire required
• ARRT Radiography Certification with CE credits upon hire required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support upon hire required

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At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.