Mammography Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS- *payout details apply)

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating mammography and stereotactic biopsy equipment to ensure accurate patient diagnoses and assessments. You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, assisting patients throughout their exams, and ensuring the safe operation of imaging equipment. With a commitment to patient care and safety, this position offers a $10,000 new hire bonus and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on excellence in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

$10,000 New Hire Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a mammography technologist required.
• Current New York State License in Radiographic Technology is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operates mammography equipment for patient diagnosis and assessment.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and assists patients during exams.

Skills

Patient Care

Equipment Operation

Infection Control

Radiographic Technology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mammography Equipment

Practice Management System

Job description

Title: Mammography Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS- *payout details apply)

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: WCINYP Mammography

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $51.37 - $60.38

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments:

1. Date of hire: $2,500
2. 6 months: $5,000
3. 1 year: $2,500

Under general guidance, operates mammography and stereotactic biopsy equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions, in accordance with established procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Assists current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognizes problems/malfunctions of equipment and may assist in making minor adjustments. Monitors appropriate service action by outside contractors. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
• Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
• Takes appropriate scans to determine areas of possible pathology. Modifies testing parameters, under direction, to ensure accurate imaging.
• Processes and archives images in accordance with established procedures.
• Inputs patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system. Scans relevant medical documentation related to patient's case.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Performs mammography and stereotactic scans of patient as requested by clinical requisition. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to scan and answers any questions throughout scan.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 2 years of experience working as a mammography technologist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience as registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.
• Graduate of approved school of radiography.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, active and unrestricted New York State License in Radiographic Technology (R).
• ARRT (M) Certification.
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association).

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients; this role may require working on the weekends and also flexibility to work in the evenings.