Per Diem Mammography Technologist

VillageMD; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join their team at Starling Physicians. This role involves operating imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of diagnostic imaging. The ideal candidate will possess a Connecticut State License and ARRT Certification, with a strong commitment to patient care and quality assurance.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k savings plan

Qualifications

• Connecticut State License and ARRT Certification with Mammography modality required.
• Maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses as required.
• Strong knowledge in human anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, proper positioning, and protocol utilization.

Responsibilities

• Follow physicians’ orders and regulations concerning the use of radiation.
• Operate equipment to produce high-quality images and maintain patient records.
• Educate patients about procedures and ensure quality control.

Skills

Excellent patient and people skills

Strong knowledge in human anatomy

Proficiency in routine procedures

Education

Connecticut State License

ARRT Certification with Mammography modality

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

We are hiring at Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company!

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Mammography Technologist must follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation to protect themselves, their patients, and their coworkers from unnecessary exposure.
• Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it PACS.
• Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
• Operate the equipment to produce high-quality images.
• Obtain essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
• Prepare and assist patients for Mammographic imaging as requested by a physician.
• Provide patient care with dignity and respect for the individual.
• Educate patients about the procedures to be performed.
• Obtain optimum quality images through employment of proper anatomical positioning and other required techniques in accordance with the protocols designed by radiologists.
• Observe and follow safety procedures, including radiation protection and universal precautions.
• Follow proper Quality Assurance by performing daily checks and weekly QA.
• Complete all documentation when performing Quality Assurance.
• Carry out quality control checks on equipment, reporting deficiencies to proper personnel for action.
• Work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.
• Demonstrate commitment to total quality management and service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all times.
• Stay updated with changes regarding technology and safety for self, patients, and visitors.
• Process studies onto CD or Film format for patient study requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and working area.
• Familiarize with the emergency drugs and equipment's location.
• Familiarize with the departments booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of human anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques.
• Practice regulatory standards of MQSA and ACR.
• Maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the Connecticut State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Promote and follow company policies, rules, and regulations.
• Perform related duties as necessary or as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Connecticut State License and ARRT Certification with Mammography modality.
• Maintain superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
• Excellent patient and people skills.
• Strong knowledge in human anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, proper positioning, and protocol utilization.
• Proficiency in routine procedures and applications.
• Maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses as required by relevant authorities.

Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages, and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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