Mammography Technologist

Tower Health; Phoenixville, Northern (Chester County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Tower Health in PA is hiring a Per Diem Mammography Technologist for the Limerick Outpatient Center. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week with no holiday or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include performing mammograms, maintaining image quality, and delivering safe, patient-centered care under MQSA guidelines. Qualified candidates will have Mammo and General X-ray experience, a post-high school diploma, and ARRT certification with board certification in Mammography.

Qualifications

• Post High School Diploma required.
• Must have Mammo and General X Ray experience.
• ARRT Certification and Board Certified in Mammography; RT(R)(M).

Responsibilities

• Administers ionizing radiation for screening/diagnostic mammograms per protocol.
• Demonstrates breast anatomy, physiology, pathology and terminology relevant to the exam.
• Maintains accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques and image parameter evaluation.
• Integrates technical skills with patient interaction to obtain diagnostic information.
• Uses professional judgment and seeks direction from MQSA interpreting physician or policies as needed.
• Provides compassionate patient care respecting cultural and emotional needs.

Skills

Mammo X-ray

Breast imaging

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Tools

ARRT Certification

Board Certified in Mammography

RT(R)(M) (ARRT)

Job description

Job Summary

New Increased Rates!

We are hiring for Per Diem Mammography Technologist at our Limerick Outpatient Center:

• Part Time - 20 hours a week; no holidays or weekends

The Mammography Technologist:

• administers ionizing radiation when performing screening and/or diagnostic mammograms according to established protocols.
• demonstrates an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology as they relate to the procedure.
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and subsequent evaluation of imaging parameters to optimize patient imaging and care while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards.
• integrates technical skills, patient interaction, and care to obtain viable diagnostic information as ordered by the physician.
• utilizes independent professional judgment and critical thinking to obtain the resultant diagnostic information when possible and seeks direction from a MQSA qualified interpreting physician or lawful institutional policies (or standards of care) to continue or discontinue the exam.
• remains sensitive to the physical, cultural and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Post High School Diploma Program

Experience

• Must have experience in Mammo and General X Ray

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• ARRT Certification and Board Certified in Mammography
• RT (R) (M) (ARRT)

Phoenixville Hospital’s services include:

• an award-winning cardiovascular program
• a fully accredited cancer center
• NAPBC-accredited breast health center
• an acute inpatient rehabilitation center
• a large robotic surgery center
• Designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Right Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)

Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include:

• Joint replacement surgery
• Advanced heart failure care
• Designated as a Primary Stroke Center

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area