Mammography Technologist / Mammographer / Mammo Tech

Mammography Technologist - New Jersey - Permanent Hire

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