Mammography Technologist, Per Diem, OMC

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an X-ray Technician responsible for operating X-ray equipment for diagnostic imaging. This role involves assisting physicians, ensuring patient comfort during procedures, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and demonstrate excellent technical skills.

Qualifications

• Understanding of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Ability to explain procedures to reduce patient anxieties.
• Experience in using mobile x-ray equipment.

Responsibilities

• Positions patients and changes immobilization devices for optimum imaging.
• Explains procedures to ensure patient cooperation and comfort.
• Operates X-ray equipment and adjusts controls for exposure factors.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiation protection techniques

Technical skills for equipment operation

Education

Certification in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Responsible for operating X-ray equipment that produces radiographs designated areas of the body for diagnostic purposes. Assists physicians in performing the imaging procedures, reviews and correlates patients' previous reports, and acts as a point of contact for various medical departments. Ensures proper documentation during the exam as required. Performs specimen imaging when necessary and ensures that the specimens are sent to pathology with proper labeling.


Principal Accountabilities:


1. Positions patient on examining table and changes immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
2. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
3. Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance basis knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
4. Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
5. Operates mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
6. Specializes in production of screening and diagnostic x-rays for detection of breast tumors.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.