MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - PART TIME (32 hours /wk) - FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Part-Time Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography in Philadelphia. The role involves performing and documenting mammograms, configuring machines for density and contrast, and ensuring adherence to radiation safety and MQSA QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining the mammography equipment, with weekend work on the mobile van as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate from a two-year AMA approved radiologic technology program.
• 2 years Radiologic Technologist experience required.
• 1 year mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical mammograms and diagnoses to support pathology/trauma assessment.
• Programs the mammography machine to ensure correct density, contrast, definition, magnification and distortion.
• Operates and maintains mammography equipment following radiation safety guidelines and MQSA requirements.
• Works on Mobile Mammography Van as needed, including weekends.

Skills

QA/QC testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AMA-approved two-year radiologic technology program

Tools

Mammography equipment

Job description

Category: Diagnostic Imaging

Job Location: 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code: 262787

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift: Day Shift

Performs medical mammograms in order to diagnose disease or trauma. Responsible for programming the machine for correct density, contrast, definition, magnification and distortion. Prepares, maintains and operates mammography equipment in a safe and responsible manner, following appropriate radiation safety guidelines. Performs and documents all QA/QC tests as defined by MQSA. Required to work on Mobile Mammography Van, when needed, including some weekends. All requirements and responsibilities apply when assigned on van.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Non-Degree Program Graduate from a two-year AMA approved radiologic technology program. Required

Experience

• 2 years experience in a Radiologic Technologist position Required
• 1 Year Experience In Mammography Preferred

Licenses

• Reg Technologist (R) (M) Required
• Mammo Quality Stand Act Req Required
• Basic Life Support Required