Per Diem Diagnostic Mammography Technologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic mammographic and stereotactic procedures as part of the Women’s Imaging program.

You will ensure continuity of care, communicate findings to radiologists, and assist with QA and equipment QC. Qualifications include ARRT mammography certification within 1 year of hire and ongoing continuing education, with NJ staff registration prior to start.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• ARRT registered in Mammography preferred.
• ARRT registered in Mammography required within 1 year of hire.
• NJ staff must be registered before date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients during mammography and/or stereotactic procedures.
• Communicates to radiologists/surgeons clinical observations made during mammographic/ stereotactic examinations.
• Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist/surgeon.
• Assists with breast localizations performed using mammography guidance.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/ and the mammography reader system appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering and recording QA data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/ Performance Improvement Program.
• Assures that Quality Control is completed on equipment.
• Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable.
• Maintains ACR mammography quality assurance criteria.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.

Education

ARRT recognized education program

ARRT Mammography registration

ARRT Mammography within 1 year of hire

NJ staff registration before hire

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic mammographic and stereotactic procedures as part of the Women’s Imaging program.

You will ensure continuity of care, communicate findings to radiologists, and assist with QA and equipment QC. Qualifications include ARRT mammography certification within 1 year of hire and ongoing continuing education, with NJ staff registration prior to start.