Mammography Technician

PRIDE Health
US - New York - Port Chester
November 10, 2024
Medical

Pride Health is hiring for Mammography Technician in Morristown, NJ

Job title: Mammography Technician

Job location: New Jersey 07960

Shift: 10am-6pm Mon to Fri

Pay range: $50 - $55/hr

Department: MORRISTOWN*RADIOLOGY-MAMMOGRAPHY

Contract: 3 months (possible extension)

Required Education:

-HS Diploma or equivalent.

-Completion of accredited course in Radiologic Technology or Mammography

Preferred Education:

Required Certifications & Licensure:

-ARRT (R) and (M)

-Active state Mammography license

-BLS

-Must meet all ECE requirements to maintain their Mammo certification.

-A list of ECE and the amount of Mammograms by type performed within a 2 year period to ensure they have maintained the required exams per year.

-The requirement is 200 Mammograms in 36 months to meet MQSA requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

-Minimum of 2 years of experience.

-Able to perform screening and diagnostic mammography at a minimum.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-Ability to performed DEXA and Biopsy procedures that is a plus.

Job Summary:

-Performs mammographic procedure on In/Outpatients according to published department protocols.

-Reviews each prescription, history questionnaire, and patient record prior to the examination to ensure all pertinent information is available for radiologist interpretation.

-Performs radiologic examination with a high standard of accuracy in positioning and technical factors.

-Practices universal precautions, and aseptic technique to prevent cross contamination.

-Practice National Patient Safety Goals, obtaining a minimum of two patient identifiers with each and every patient.

-Processes images using the PAC system.

-Completed and verifies cases in a timely manner.

-Ensures work lists are cleaned up daily.

-Monitors and resolves Exceptions List daily.

-Proper utilization of the Breast reporting system(PenRad), EMR and PACS systems.

-Proper loading of external imaging and creation of necessary orders and scanning of reports into PACS system for radiologist review.

-Analyzes each acquired image for proper positioning, proper markers, date stickers, and appropriate labels and patient identification.

-Repeats image if presence of any factors that may deter from its diagnostic value.

-Maintains a responsive/respectful relationship with patients.

-Assesses and responds to patients physical, sociological/psychological needs.

-Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner.

-Understands and respects cultural differences.

-Makes use of Cyracom phone when needed for language barriers.

-Knowledge and utilization of Vocera.

-Maintain cleanliness of assigned work area.

-Ensures assigned area is properly stocked with adequate supplies and required material to perform procedures.

-Ensures cleanliness of radiographic equipment and work area.

-Communicate efficiently with coordinators, supervisors, point person and vendors.

-Ensures continuity and adequate follow through regarding equipment malfunctions.

-Communicates appropriately with patients, co-workers, students, physicians, and supervisors.

-Works in conjunction with Ultrasound to ensure a productive and comprehensive flow of patients through both modalities.

-Performs bone density scans accurately understanding of terminology and results.

-Accurate review of interventional cases and working knowledge of interventional procedures and protocols.

-Assists with needle localizations, and if trained, stereotactic biopsies.

-Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

-Practices the ALARA principle for radiation protection.

-Accurately and effectively performs QA as per MQSA guidelines.

-Report problems to Clinical Engineering and supervisor.

-Orient new employees and participates as preceptor for procedures if requested.

-Exhibits responsible attitude with regard to attendance and tardiness.

-Always provides notification and advance notice for absence or tardiness.

-Always demonstrates reliability and makes every attempt to consistently report to work on time at the start of the assigned shift, even in inclement weather.

If interested, please reach me 929 # or (E) . @pride-health. com

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