Mammography Technologist - Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform exams and assist radiologists in diagnosing breast tissue abnormalities. The role demands ARRT Mammography and BLS certifications, with responsibilities emphasizing patient care and communication. Join a compassionate team dedicated to high-quality clinical care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Coaching

Commuter Discounts

Day Care Services

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of post registry preferred.
• Certification in ARRT Mammography is required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams and assist with invasive procedures.
• Collect patient history and ensure proper data entry.
• Provide patient education before and during imaging.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ARRT Mammography certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Details

The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies, and assists during invasive procedures. Via these procedures and under the direction of the physician, the Mammography Tech detects breast tissue abnormalities and presents them to the physician for diagnosis. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Job Description

Mammography Technologists are responsible for the following:

• Explains radiographic procedure to the patient and collects accurate patient history.
• Properly enters patient and exam data into the Radiology Information System.
• Assists Radiologists with invasive procedures as needed.

The Mammography Tech performs mammography exams, screening and diagnostic studies, and operates imaging equipment to assist the Radiologist in the diagnosis of disease.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Six (6) months to one (1) year of post registry preferred
• ARRT Mammography certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.