Mammography Technologist Per Diem Overlook

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform mammography, DEXA and X-ray exams with meticulous accuracy and adherence to MQSA guidelines. You will review requisitions, prepare data for radiologists, and ensure precise patient identification and billing in EPIC/Centricity.

The role requires efficient multitasking, strong communication, and commitment to age-appropriate patient care while collaborating with site leadership and the radiology team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in mammography, DEXA and planar X-ray.
• Ability to review requisitions and ensure complete data.
• Maintain QA and MQSA compliance and annual CME.
• Strong communication and teamwork with radiology staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic, DEXA and planar X-ray exams to standards.
• Review requisitions and questionnaires before exams.
• Position patients accurately and select correct factors for quality images.
• Verify orders and prepare data for radiologist interpretation.
• Handle patient charging and exam end procedures in EPIC/Centricity PACS.
• Utilize PenRad system properly.
• Maintain MQSA compliance and required CME.
• Deliver age-appropriate patient care and communicate with leadership.
• Collaborate with team and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proactively address questions and concerns.
• Support management in additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Mammography

DEXA

X-ray positioning

Patient care

QA

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

EPIC/Centricity

PenRad

PACS

Job description

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Performs mammographic, Dexa and planar Xray procedures on patients according to state, federal, professional and departmental standards and guidelines.
2. Reviews each requisition/questionnaire and record prior to the exam to ensure all pertinent information is available.
3. Performs examinations with a high standard of accuracy in positioning. Select appropriate technical factors to ensure quality images.
4. Assembles and reviews patient data, history, proper two patient identifiers.
5. Verifies physician orders and ensures information for radiologist’s interpretation is available (outside images, reports etc.).
6. Perform all computer functions properly to ensure proper patient charging and image interpretation.
7. Performs patient charging and completes exam end procedures in and EPIC/Centricity PACS.
8. Proper utilization of the PenRad system.
9. Accurately and effectively performs QA, maintain required annual licensure/CME and responsible to assist in all aspect of tracking as per MQSA guidelines.
10. Able to access, interpret, communicate and deliver age-appropriate care.
11. Maintains open communication with site leadership.
12. Contributes to the team and works cooperatively with peers.
13. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize.
14. Seeks pro-active solutions to address questions concerns.
15. And any other task as appointed by management.