Mammography Technologist - Outpatient

Summit Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate community dedicated to improving healthcare as a Per Diem Mammography Tech. In this vital role, you will produce quality mammography images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will work with a team of dedicated professionals, adhering to safety protocols and delivering compassionate patient care. This position offers flexibility with scheduling and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives. If you are a skilled technologist passionate about patient care and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with ARRT certification.
• 2+ years of experience performing Mammography required.
• Must adhere to ALARA principles for patient imaging.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality mammography images and ensures patient safety.
• Educates patients about procedures and follows departmental protocols.
• Conducts routine quality control checks on imaging equipment.

Skills

Mammography

Patient Safety

Communication Skills

Quality Control

Radiation Safety Procedures

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

ARRT Certification

NJ State Radiographer License

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

RIS System

PACS System

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Job Title: Per Diem Mammography Tech

Department: Imaging

Essential Job functions:

Produces quality mammography images for interpretation.
Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing proper exposure and protective measures.
Educates and explains procedures to patients.
Follows appropriate departmental protocol for procedures unless otherwise specified by the Radiologist.
Obtains and documents, patient history and pertinent information.
Insures proper identification of patient and patient demographics in PACS.
Communicates with attending Radiologists and verifies provider orders.
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities, based on changing business situations.
Operates medical imaging equipment properly and safely.
Demonstrates awareness of Radiation Safety Procedures for self and others.
Ensure equipment is in acceptable condition by conducting routine quality control checks.
Follows department protocols in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms.
Follows regulatory guidelines and performs QA/QC as mandated by ACR/ MQSA.
Follows mammography procedures for needle localizations and stereotactic biopsies as required.

General Job functions:

Demonstrate knowledge and compliance of safety, OSHA, and HIPPA regulations.
Must be organized, self-motivated and efficient while working well with others in a team setting.
Must always deliver compassionate patient care with satisfaction a priority.

Must adhere to ALARA principles while delivering quality, safe patient imaging at all times.
Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
Other job duties as required.
Attends departmental meetings as required.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT) (R) required
Advanced registry in Mammography, (M), required
Must have current NJ State Radiographer License in good standing.
Current BLS certification is required.
2+ years’ experience performing Mammography required.
The ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Must be familiar with and utilize an Electronic Medical Record System, RIS and PACS System.

The following outlines the requirements for per diem technologists:

Per diem Technologists will typically be needed for 4 shifts within a 6-week scheduling grid.
2 or more of those shifts will occur during the weekend.
Must work at least one Holiday per year.
Locations are subject to change.
Location preference will be taken into consideration; however, technologists will be scheduled according to staffing needs.
Once shifts are accepted and assigned, it becomes the responsibility of technologist to get coverage, if adequate notice is not given.
All shift trades or drop requests are subject to manager approval.

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Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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