Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a local contract Mammography Technologist for a local contract job in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Mammography Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 17 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Local Contract
Mammography Technologist CWR
Job Summary The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing mammography examinations following ACR requirements. This role involves conducting diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on patients of various age groups, assisting with breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization, and other radiologic-guided procedures. The technologist ensures proper patient care, equipment operation, and compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State, and FDA standards.
Required Qualifications Ā
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Must have ARRT certification.
Must obtain mammography certification within the first three months of employment.
Active Diagnostic Radiography License.
Preferred Qualifications Ā
N/A
Required Skills Ā
Digital screening mammography.
Diagnostic mammography.
Breast positioning and compression techniques.
2D and 3D mammography (Digital Breast Tomosynthesis).
Magnification and spot compression imaging.
Implant-displaced (Eklund) imaging techniques.
Stereotactic breast biopsy assistance.
Needle localization procedure assistance.
Specimen radiography.
Breast anatomy and pathology knowledge.
Knowledge and application of BI-RADSĀ®.
Image quality assessment and optimization.
Quality control (QC) testing.
Mammography equipment operation and troubleshooting.