Medical Imaging Technologist, Mammography

Community Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Retention bonus up to $3,0

Job summary

Community Care Physicians is hiring a Medical Imaging Technologist, Mammography in Latham, NY. This full-time role requires rotating evenings and weekends and willingness to travel to other ImageCare locations.

Compensation ranges from $39.00 to $47.00 per hour with a comprehensive rewards package. Qualified candidates must hold a NY State radiologic license, meet MQSA requirements, and have mammography training.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New York State radiologic technology license.
• MQSA mammography requirements must be met.
• Completed mammography-specific training with supervised clinical experience.
• Schedule flexibility incl. evenings/weekends/emergency coverage.
• Maintain continuing education in mammography.
• Experience in screening and diagnostic mammography preferred.
• Experience with digital mammography and 3D mammography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and ensure comfort and privacy.
• Verify patient identity and exam request; confirm correct procedure and site.
• Obtain consent before procedures as required.
• Position patients and instruct on the procedure.
• Set up equipment and apply imaging protocols to optimize exposure.
• Adjust techniques to improve image quality.
• Assist physicians during exams and handle contrast media when needed.
• Post-process images and transfer to PACS; ensure timely completion.
• Adhere to ALARA and maintain radiation safety.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Technical skills

Teamwork

Education

New York State radiologic license

MQSA compliance

Mammography training

Tools

Digital mammography

Digital breast tomosynthesis (3D)

Job description

Medical Imaging Technologist, Mammography

Latham, New York, United States

Job Description

ImageCare Lathamis seeking a skilled and dedicatedMedical Imaging Technologist, Mammographyto join our Radiology team. This is a full time position,Monday-Friday, with an evening and weekend rotation. Must be willing to rotate to other ImageCare locations.

***This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 Recruitment and Retention Bonus!!***

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare patient for exams and ensures patient comfort and modesty.
• Review patient chart to confirm correct radiographic examination. Always uses two forms of patient identification before any procedure is performed, as well as performs final verification process to ensure correct patient, correct procedure and correct site.
• Ensure consent form is obtained as per policy prior to commencement of any procedure.
• Position and instruct patients regarding the procedure to obtain the desired radiographic diagnostic results as specified by the physician.
• Ensure that exams requested match patient condition and/or history and verifies that the requested procedure is correct as needed.
• Select correct imaging protocols. Perform imaging in accordance with department procedures. Set up equipment as necessary and use the proper imaging protocol and exposure factors to optimize the image exposure and reduce radiation dose.
• Adjust techniques and factors to improve diagnostic image quality.
• Assist physicians in the performance of specialized examinations by preparing equipment, syringes and contrast media, holding and turning patients, passing instruments and supplies.
• Following sterile technique procedures, scrub in or act as circulator as needed.
• Post-processes exam and ensure that images transfer over to PACs.
• Ensures all images are acquired and all exams are completed in a timely fashion.
• Initiate hard stop when appropriate and notifies appropriate staff.
• Monitor patients receiving contrast for adverse reactions and notify appropriate staff if needed.
• Explain procedures to the patient and family members. Answers patient and family questions, ensuring that concerns are addressed.
• Report any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials.
• Place orders for various equipment and receives and stocks all equipment.
• Adhere to ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
• Respect diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Compensation: $39.00 - $47.00 per hour

CCP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay.

CCP's compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment!

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians.

Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location(s)

6 Wellness Way, Latham , New York 12110 , United States

Requirements

Qualifications – Mammography Technologist

• Must possess a current New York State license to practice radiologic technology.
• Must meet all applicable FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements for mammography personnel.
• Must have completed the required mammography-specific training, supervised clinical experience, and competency requirements.
• Accommodates schedule needs as required/emergency coverage as necessary.
• Must maintain all required mammography continuing education and clinical experience.
• Experience performing screening and diagnostic mammography preferred.
• Experience with digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) preferred.
• Strong patient care, communication, and technical skills required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.