Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
- The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. The person in this position responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, while maintaining professional and exercising confidentiality regarding personal health information. This person is responsible for all paperwork and outside mammograms associated with technical procedures, as well as submitting documents radiologist approval responds to physician questions and needs regarding patient procedures. Some technologists may work under the direct medical supervision of a physician during certain procedures, which may include Needle Localizations, Stereotactic Biopsies, etc.
Responsibilities:
Equipment Operation and Quality Control.
Mammographic Technique and Image Evaluation.
Radiation Protection.
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology.
Patient Education and Assessment.
Positioning and Interventional Procedures.
Radiology IT systems.
Quality of Work and Timeliness.
Initiative and Accountability.
Communication.
Adheres to hospital policies.
Appearance.
Confidentiality
Enhancing Knowledge and Skills.
Credentials:
- Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)
- Radiologic Technologist (Required)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Education Specialization:
Equivalent Experience:
- Other (Required)
- Education Specialization:
Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiology Technology.
Equivalent Experience:
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Salary Range:$34.13 - $54.44/Hourly
As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
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Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.