Melissa Owens| President
P: (386)339-0839 | E:
allison@alliedsearchpartners.com
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Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation & Holiday
Job Description
Job ID: 3516896
Job Title: Per Diem, Part Time, or Full Time Mammogram Technician
Location: Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Job Responsibilities:
- Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; answering questions.
- Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
- Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
- Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
- Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
- Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
- Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
Requirements:
- Current State License and ARRT registry
- Specialized training in mammography (continuing education/certificates)
- Continuing education- this requirement specifies that an average of 5 ECE’s/year be specific to mammography)
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic
- Technologists or American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists
- Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
- Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
- Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the patients
- Able to communicate effectively
- Able to perform well independently
- Able to follow detailed instructions
- Highly self-motivated
Lifting Requirements - Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions