Lead Mammography Technologist

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

a member of the Medisys Network is a 404 bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. We provide general medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services, ambulatory care on and off-campus, ambulatory surgery, and a broad spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services.
Our Radiology Department

offers a wide variety of state-of-the-art diagnostic and specialty services including ultrasound, mammography, MRI, diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopic procedures, and much more. We are recognized as a premier provider of clinical imaging and our goal is to offer the best diagnostic medical imaging for a variety of health conditions.
We currently have

Full-time

opportunity for a

Lead Mammography Technologist with ARRT Certification

and at least 3-5 years' experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Shift/Hours: Days
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provides services at the scope and level of a Radiology Technologist to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
Assists and guides Radiographers in performance of x-ray procedures.
Performs routine procedures on patients whose condition requires specialized expertise.
Prepares radiological area, equipment, contrast materials and supplies as needed for patients.
Assists Radiologist, other Physicians, and allied health care professionals in
performing diagnostic or treatment procedures.
Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and general maintenance.
Prepares patient for procedures.
Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
Monitors patient's and equipment's condition during procedure and reports changes to appropriate health care professional
Performs diagnostic imaging examinations like X-rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography and ultrasound.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position; adjustment equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
Maintains production and quality of radio-graph or other media by following established standards and procedures; developing radio-graphs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements

Must have completed an approved Radiology Technologist program leading to a Diploma, Certificate or Associate's degree.
Two years (2) experience as a Radiology Technologist.
Valid license and current registration to practice as a Radiological Technologist in the state of New York and to be favorably credentialed.
Basic Life support certification- (BLS) American Heart Association
Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
Physical Requirements:

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport.