Radiologic Technologist: Mammography - Contract - Smithtown

Northwell Health

Town of Smithtown (NY)

On-site

USD 61,992 - 117,096

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography to join their team in Smithtown. This role involves operating mammography equipment and performing diagnostic imaging exams while ensuring optimal patient care and image quality. Candidates should possess relevant licensure, experience, and strong communication skills. A competitive pay range and sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

Minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months.
BLS through the American Heart Association required.
Technical skills to operate mammography equipment safely.

Responsibilities

Operates mammography equipment and performs diagnostic examinations.
Prepares patients, communicates exam details, and ensures quality images.
Maintains imaging equipment and ensures cleanliness of the procedure room.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Technical Proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Mammography

Job description

Radiologic Technologist: Mammography - Contract - Smithtown

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Operates mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams. Performs various diagnostic x-ray exams, as required.

Responsibilities

Communicates with Radiologist to confirm required exam details and ensure optimal quality of images.
Reviews and correlates patient's prior imaging reports, using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System lexicons, to categorize procedure to be performed
Prepares patient for exam. Translates procedure into layman terms, based on professional knowledge, to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxiety
Performs mammography exams according to established standards and procedures of division. Adjusts imaging equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure
Assists physician in performance of mammographic image-guided interventional/special breast exams or procedures, including stereotactic biopsy, wire or seed implant localization, and contrast enhanced mammography
Performs general x-ray exams including, but not limited to, bone density exams, as needed
Perform specimen imaging, when necessary. Safely handles specimens and ensures all labeling, paperwork and imaging is sent to Pathology
Monitors patient's condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports any motor abnormalities including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to Radiologist and/or nurses
Ensures required documentation is completed throughout exam
Operates equipment for transferring images to film and/or disc
Ensures images are properly marked as right or left side and labeled with date and patient identification. Utilizes modality worklist to select patient and verify accession number coincides
Enters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisition into system
Maintains imaging equipment. Makes setting adjustments, as needed. Informs management of any mechanical issues/repair needs
Reviews and maintains supply inventory in assigned area
Maintains cleanliness of procedure room
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required
New York State and/or Connecticut Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Mammography, required
Minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months, required
BLS through the American Heart Association
Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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