Job Title: Mammography Technologist
Location: North Bergen, NJ
Assignment Duration: 18 Weeks
Schedule
- Shift: Days
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Training schedule may be 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
- Schedule: 5 x 8-hour shifts
- Hours per Week: 40
- Weekend Requirement: Occasional weekends may be required
- Holiday Requirement: None
- On-Call: None
- Float Requirement: None
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mammography Technologist to join a comprehensive breast imaging team. The ideal candidate will perform screening and diagnostic mammography while assisting with advanced breast imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with ACR, MQSA, FDA, and state regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality screening and diagnostic mammography examinations following established imaging protocols.
- Position patients appropriately to obtain accurate, high-quality breast images while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Assist with advanced breast imaging procedures, including:
- Breast ultrasound
- Stereotactic breast biopsy
- Needle localization
- Breast MRI coordination
- Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography)
- DEXA scanning (when applicable)
- Prepare patients by explaining procedures and providing pre- and post-procedure education.
- Operate and maintain mammography equipment while following quality assurance and radiation safety standards.
- Complete all required documentation accurately within the electronic medical record and imaging systems.
- Participate in quality control activities to maintain compliance with ACR, MQSA, FDA, and state regulations.
- Maintain patient records, imaging documentation, and follow-up tracking for biopsies and additional imaging studies.
- Collaborate with radiologists and the multidisciplinary breast imaging team to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment.
Required Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent hands-on Mammography Technologist experience.
- Experience performing both screening and diagnostic mammography.
- Breast imaging experience required.
- Previous experience with advanced breast imaging procedures preferred.
Required Licensure & Certifications
- Active Radiologic Technologist License.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (RT)).
- Mammography Certification.
- Breast Imaging Competencies.
- If not already certified in Mammography, the certification must be obtained within the required employment timeframe in accordance with organizational policy.
Required Skills
- Screening Mammography
- Diagnostic Mammography
- Breast Positioning
- Breast Compression Techniques
- Breast Imaging Protocols
- Patient Education
- Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography)
- Breast Ultrasound Assistance
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Assistance
- Needle Localization
- Breast MRI Coordination
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Radiation Safety
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
Additional Information
- 40-hour work week (5 x 8-hour day shifts).
- No on-call or holiday requirements.
- Training schedule may begin on a 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM shift before transitioning to the regular schedule.
- Virtual interviews will be conducted.
- Black scrubs are required.
- Excellent opportunity for an experienced Mammography Technologist seeking a long-term contract in a collaborative breast imaging environment.