Mammography Technologist - New Jersey - Permanent Hire Job Summary:
Seeking a mammography technician, responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies and presenting them for diagnosis.
Essential Functions:
- Greets patients and confirms patient identification, reviews imaging requests, checks for special instructions, and confirms anticipated service with patients.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of imaging procedures, and answering questions.
- Conducts mammography studies by positioning breasts, adjusting compression mechanisms, and activating equipment to take images.
- Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
- Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures, observing mammogram results, and forwarding completed studies to radiologists for interpretation.
- Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and maintaining equipment inventories.
- Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready, maintains a safe and healthy work environment, and documents patient mammogram services.
Qualifications:
- Current State License and ARRT registry
- Specialized training in mammography
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school
- Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified
- Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
- Able to interact compassionately and effectively with patients
- Able to communicate effectively
- Able to perform well independently and follow detailed instructions
- Highly self-motivated
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Sign-on Bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation & Holiday
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