Mammography Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging Expert

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospitals in Manhattan seeks a Mammography Technologist (FGP) to perform diagnostic mammography and bone density procedures. You will supervise staff, oversee workflows in the Breast Imaging Center, and ensure compliant, efficient patient care under general direction.

Requires a radiologic technology certificate, NY license, ARRT and mammography certification; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State license to practice Diagnostic Radiology.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Advanced Certification in Mammography.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology.
• Selects appropriate patient information from HIS/RIS system in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Accesses patient information; schedules exams; appointment times; type of exam, patient reports, etc.
• Follows departmental HIS/RIS system procedures and protocol to ensure orders are verified and processed to correctly.
• Effectively assesses patients information and status, and follows appropriate procedure(s) accordingly.
• Uses standard procedures to identify the correct patient.
• Reviews patients requisition and understands the type of exam required by each requisition and confers with medical staff regarding clarification when necessary.
• Demonstrates skill in equipment set-up, utilization and proper maintenance procedure.
• Performs visual and manual quality control checks of radiograhic equipment.
• Uses imaging and peripheral equipment, in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital, departmental and manufacturers procedures.
• Observes and reports any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment.
• Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly.
• Solves problems that arise during patient examinations using both technical knowledge and innovation.
• Alters examination to maximize information in response to patients condition.
• Confers with other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized.
• Follows accepted radiologic procedures and uses medical information to determine type of protocol required for radiographic examination.
• Consults policy and procedure manuals and/or other reference materials as necessary to ensure actions conform to established protocols.
• Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition.
• Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Education

Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

New York State license to practice Diagnostic Radiology

ARRT certification

Advance Certification in Mammography

Job description

NYU Langone Hospitals in Manhattan seeks a Mammography Technologist (FGP) to perform diagnostic mammography and bone density procedures. You will supervise staff, oversee workflows in the Breast Imaging Center, and ensure compliant, efficient patient care under general direction.

Requires a radiologic technology certificate, NY license, ARRT and mammography certification; strong communication and teamwork are essential.