Radiology Technologist Mammography - Per Diem

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a Mammography Technologist in Pennsylvania responsible for administering radiation and sound waves for diagnostics. The role involves performing mammographic and breast ultrasound procedures while ensuring patient safety and maintaining compliance with laws.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in Radiologic Technology and relevant certifications. The position requires experience in imaging procedures, with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Mammography Technologist RT(R)(M) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer ionizing radiation and sound waves for diagnostics.
• Perform imaging procedures and manage patient medications.
• Evaluate images for positioning and quality.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Mammography procedures

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Job Summary

Mammography Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation and multi-frequency sound waves for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. They perform breast imaging procedures, acquire and analyze mammographic and sonographic images, and manage medications and radiation exposure in compliance with federal and state laws.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Prepares and/or administers medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post-processing of data if applicable.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Images pathologic breast specimens as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performs breast ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performs mammographic procedures per facility policy or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performs or assists with clinical breast examination.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Is fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process-improvement activities.

Position Details

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology (Required); Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study (Preferred).

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience (Required).

Certification and Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body); Mammography Technologist RT(R)(M) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.