Mammography Technologist CWR

Davita Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mammography Technologist responsible for performing breast imaging and assisting with various radiologic procedures. Candidates must have an AMA-approved radiologic technology education and ARRT certification, providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with established standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist.
• Must have ARRT certification.
• Mammography certification required within first three months.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography examinations according to ACR requirements.
• Assist with breast ultrasound and radiologic guided procedures.
• Document procedures and maintain quality control for mammography.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient Education

Quality Control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Summary

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing mammography examinations following ACR requirements.

• Assists with breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization, and other radiologic guided procedures performed within the Breast Center.


• Performs diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients in an expedient and professional manner.


• Performs mammographic imaging for breast needle localization procedures and stereotactic procedures inclusive of set up and clean up.


• Assists in procedures using ultrasound guidance.


• Provides immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors based on individual patient needs, and selects and operates equipment for specific procedures.


• Identifies patient's films with the correct name, x-ray number, and correctly marks film as to side of the patient and initials all films.


• Develops exposed x-ray film by using processing methods.


• Completes patient requisitions with technologist's initials, date number, and size of films.


• Assists with quality control procedures and documenting of: phantom image, darkroom fog test, screen-film contact test, repeat analysis, fixer retention analysis, screen cleanliness, compression test, visual machine checks, processor quality control, view box and reviewing conditions and darkroom cleanliness, as delegated by Chief Mammography Technologist.


• Assists in BSE instruction and other patient education to include pre and post procedure instructions.


• Prepares cases to be imaged including chart and films.


• Assists with compiling statistics for: patient follow-ups, tracking of breast localizations, patients needing biopsies, and ultrasound examinations, follow-up on positive biopsy reports.


• Documents procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State, and FDA.


• Documents in the Breast Center chart any pertinent information regarding patients.


• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).


• This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).


• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education Requirement

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Must have ARRT.


• Must obtain mammography certification within the first three months of employment.


• Must have active Diagnostic Radiography License.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist.

Schedule Notes

• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. 8 hours.


• Weekends: Rotating every couple of months.

Reason

New Position

About Equiliem Healthcare

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long-term local and travel assignments. Equiliem is recognized as a certified small business enterprise and has earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms. We have been awarded Best in Staffing for four consecutive years by our employees and client partners.