The Mammography/Dexa Scan Technologist performs screening and diagnostic mammographic and bone densitometry examinations on patients based on department procedures.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for up to 1 hour at a time per day, standing for up to 1 hour at a time per day, walking for up to 7 hours per day (up to 50 minutes at a time). Frequent fingering, handling and grasping with hands. Frequent use of upper extremities for lifting objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds. Frequent holding of objects of up to 10 pounds. Frequent pushing against objects which weigh up to 100 pounds (objects are usually on wheels) and frequent pulling of objects which weigh up to 350 pounds. Frequent stooping/bending and reaching above the shoulder level and occasional crouching. Hearing both high and low frequencies, and volumes ranging from very soft to that of normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and depth perception.
EDUCATION:
Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered in Radiography, Mammography, and Dexa. (Dexa registry required within one year of hire). Current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Department of Environmental Protection) if applicable. Must maintain advanced registry in Mammography and Dexa.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Staff radiology technologist experience preferred with ongoing training in department procedures. Minimum of 2-years’ experience in mammography preferred, with ongoing training in department procedures. Minimum of 2-years’ experience in DXA imaging preferred, with ongoing training in department procedures. Computer experience preferred. Current CPR certification required. Knowledge of PACS, HIS/RIS and EPIC systems preferred.
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