Mammography Technologist - North East Regional Float- Full Time - Days

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated imaging professional to join their clinical team. In this role, you will ensure patient safety and quality imaging while performing various breast imaging procedures. You will be responsible for preparing patients, administering medications, and educating healthcare providers. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth. Join a team that prioritizes your well-being and professional development while providing comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with financial incentives

Voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Proficient in imaging protocols and patient safety principles.
• Experience in performing breast ultrasound and mammographic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper patient identification and preparation for exams.
• Evaluate images for quality and verify data storage.

Skills

Patient Safety

Imaging Protocols

Clinical History Documentation

Breast Ultrasound Procedures

Mammographic Procedures

Clinical Breast Examination

Education and Monitoring

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
2. Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
3. Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
4. Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
5. Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
6. Imaging pathologic breast specimens as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
7. Performing breast ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
8. Performing mammographic procedures per facility policy or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
9. Performing or assisting with clinical breast examination.
10. Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
11. Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
12. Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

1. Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one.
2. Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
3. Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
4. Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
5. 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
6. Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
7. Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
8. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
9. Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
10. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
11. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity