Mammography Technologist Per Diem Float

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist responsible for performing breast imaging procedures and ensuring patient safety. This role requires certification by the ARRT and a strong commitment to quality patient care.

Qualified candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to perform mammographic procedures independently and as part of a healthcare team. This position also includes benefits from day one for full-time and part-time roles, such as healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• 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 within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order is obtained and patient is prepared for exam.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocol and optimize patient safety.
• Administer medications through vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and quality.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare providers.
• Perform breast ultrasound and mammographic procedures.

Skills

Breast imaging procedures

Evaluating images for quality

Patient safety optimization

Medication administration

Educating healthcare providers

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. They 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 clinical history is corroborated and documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA.
• Prepares and/or administers medications through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and transfer of data, post‑processing of data if applicable.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Images pathologic breast specimens as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performs breast ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performs mammographic procedures per facility policy or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performs or assists 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 1 year‑related work experience (Preferred).

Certifications and Licenses

Basic Life Support Certification – Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.