Mammography Technologist - $55 per hour

Montefiore Medical Center; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Fort Lee, NJ is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform high-quality mammography exams under radiologist supervision. The role emphasizes MQSA compliance, image quality, and patient data logging, with daytime Mon-Fri shifts.

The ideal candidate has ARRT Mammography certification, an accredited Radiologic Technology program, New York license, and an Associate's degree (Bachelor's degree preferred).

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Certification by the ARRT specific to Mammography.
• Licensed by the State of New York.
• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain mammographic images with proper exposure and positioning.
• Assist radiologist during biopsy procedures as needed.
• Maintain MQSA records and log patient data.
• Train staff and students in mammography procedures.
• Maintain workflow and supplies for the mammography area.

Skills

Mammography

Radiology

Education

Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Mammography Certification

New York State License

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a job in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mammography Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

City/State: Bronx, New York

Grant Funded: No

Department: RAD - Technical Map

Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 10:30 AM-6 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate: $55.14

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Under the direction of radiologist, performs Special Procedure as well as other mammography examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Maintain all necessary records etc logging patient data in log book and Performs tasks related to MQSA. Review tech pair review of images. In conjunction with clerical schedulers and technologist Maintains a constant workflow with the technologist. Assist physician during biopsy procedures as needed. Maintain supplies pertaining to Mammography.

Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis and image guided treatment. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Obtain mammographic analog/digital images as well as other images: This task includes the proper setting of exposures factors and imaging equipment to obtain high quality images for diagnosis by the radiologist. Train other associates and students in special procedures.

The shift for this position varies

8:00-4:30pm including Saturdays

8:30-5pm including Saturdays

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT; specific to Mammography
Licensed by the State of New York; required.
Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred

2 years experiencepreferred

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Montefiore Medical Center Job ID #JR227835. Posted job title: MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN

About Montefiore Medical Center

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