Per Diem Mammography Technologist | Flexible Weekend Shifts

Summit Health Management; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Per Diem Mammography Technologist for our Outpatient Imaging Department in New Jersey. The role includes producing high-quality mammography images, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation, and collaborating with Radiologists.

Required qualifications include ARRT (R) with advanced Mammography (M), NJ Radiographer license, and a minimum of 2 years' Mammography experience. BLS certification and familiarity with EMR/RIS/PACS systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT registration required (R).
• Advanced Mammography registry (M) required.
• NJ State Radiographer License in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• 2+ years' Mammography experience.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality mammography images for interpretation.
• Ensures patient safety with proper exposure and protective measures.
• Educates and explains procedures to patients.
• Follows department protocols unless instructed by Radiologist.
• Obtains and documents patient history and demographics.
• Verifies patient identity and demographics in PACS.
• Communicates with attending Radiologists and verifies orders.
• Follows infection control standards in patient care.
• Prioritizes and organizes work based on staffing needs.
• Operates imaging equipment safely and correctly.
• Adheres to Radiation Safety Procedures (ALARA).
• Performs routine QA/QC on equipment.
• Follows mammography procedures for needle localizations and stereotactic biopsies.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Organizational skills

ALARA principles

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Registered (R)

Advanced Mammography registry (M)

NJ State Radiographer License

BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

RIS

PACS

Job description

VillageMD is seeking a Per Diem Mammography Technologist for our Outpatient Imaging Department in New Jersey. The role includes producing high-quality mammography images, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation, and collaborating with Radiologists.

Required qualifications include ARRT (R) with advanced Mammography (M), NJ Radiographer license, and a minimum of 2 years' Mammography experience. BLS certification and familiarity with EMR/RIS/PACS systems are essential.