Mammography Technologist - Part Time - Regional Float

Geisinger; Wright Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is looking for a Mammography Technologist to administer radiation and perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The ideal candidate will ensure patient safety and quality imaging while working independently and as part of a healthcare team. Candidates must have ARRT certification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role. The position offers development opportunities and values collaboration and diversity.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) required upon hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Must obtain ARRT-R registry prior to first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct orders are obtained and patients are prepared for exams.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols and optimize patient safety.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and quality.

Skills

Breast imaging procedures

Patient safety

Technical image evaluation

Education and monitoring

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Job Summary

Mammography Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation and multi-frequency sound waves for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A mammographer performs breast imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data, including mammographic and sonographic images needed for diagnosis, at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Mammography Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of mammographic and sonographic breast imaging procedures. Mammography Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Imaging pathologic breast specimens as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing breast ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing mammographic procedures per facility policy or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing or assisting with clinical breast examination.

Position Details

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry prior to first day of employment.
• Specialty: Certification by the ARRT in Mammography must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certifications and Licenses

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Mammography Technologist RT(R)(M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.