Job Summary:
The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing mammography examinations following ACR requirements.
-This position assists with breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization and other radiologic guided procedures performed within the Breast Center.
-Performs diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients in an expedient and professional manner.
-Performs mammographic imaging for breast needle localization procedures and stereotactic procedures inclusive of set up and clean up.
-Assists in procedures using ultrasound guidance.
-Provides immobilization devices, select proper technical factors based on individual patient needs and selects and operates equipment for specific procedures.
-Identifies patient s films with the correct name, x-ray number, and correctly marks film as to side of the patient and initials all films.
-Develops exposed x-ray film by using processing methods.
-Completes patient requisitions with technologist s initials, date number, and size of films.
-Assists with quality control procedures and documenting of: phantom image, darkroom fog test, screen-film contact test, repeat analysis, fixer retention analysis, screen cleanliness, compression test, visual machine checks, processor quality control, view box and reviewing conditions and darkroom cleanliness, as delegated by Chief Mammography Technologist.
-Assists in BSE instruction and other patient education to include pre and post procedure instructions.
-Prepares cases to be imaged including chart and films.
-Assists with compiling statistics for: patient follow-ups, tracking of breast localizations, patient needing biopsies, and ultrasound examinations, follow-up on positive biopsy reports.
-Documents procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State and FDA.
-Documents in the Breast Center chart any pertinent information regarding patients.
-Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
-This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
-Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
-Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. null
Schedule Title (including department IE ICU, MS, etc) Mammographic Technologist
Location/Facility Name Palisades Medical Center - 7650 River Road Suite 240 North Bergen NJ 07047
Shift Day
Hours Per Week 40
Weekend Requirement yes
Holiday Requirement No
On-Call Requirement NO
Float Requirement NO
Required Years of Experience 2 years min
Preferred Years of Experience 2 Years min
Required Hard Skills
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-RADS
Image quality assessment and optimization
Quality control (QC) testing
Mammography equipment operation and troubleshooting
Radiation safety and ALARA principles
MQSA compliance and documentation
ACR accreditation standards
Patient screening and history collection
Infection prevention and standard precautions
Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) knowledge (if applicable)
Bone Density (DEXA) scanning (if applicable)
EMR/Epic documentation
PACS image management
SecureView/Hologic workstation proficiency (or equivalent)
Equipment calibration and daily QC
Medical terminology
HIPAA compliance
CPR/BLS certification
Required Soft Skills
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-RADS
Image quality assessment and optimization
Quality control (QC) testing
Mammography equipment operation and troubleshooting
Radiation safety and ALARA principles
MQSA compliance and documentation
ACR accreditation standards
Patient screening and history collection
Infection prevention and standard precautions
Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) knowledge (if applicable)
Bone Density (DEXA) scanning (if applicable)
EMR/Epic documentation
PACS image management
SecureView/Hologic workstation proficiency (or equivalent)
Equipment calibration and daily QC
Medical terminology
HIPAA compliance
CPR/BLS certification
Required Licenses & Certifications
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography [R]
ARRT Mammography [M] Certification
Current State Radiologic Technologist License (as required)
Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
-Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A
Required Years of Experience
2 years min
Preferred Years of Experience
2 Years min
Required Hard Skills
· 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-RADS®
· Image quality assessment and optimization
· Quality control (QC) testing
· Mammography equipment operation and troubleshooting
· Radiation safety and ALARA principles
· MQSA compliance and documentation
· ACR accreditation standards
· Patient screening and history collection
· Infection prevention and standard precautions
· Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) knowledge (if applicable)
· Bone Density (DEXA) scanning (if applicable)
· EMR/Epic documentation
· PACS image management
· SecureView/Hologic workstation proficiency (or equivalent)
· Equipment calibration and daily QC
· Medical terminology
· HIPAA compliance
· CPR/BLS certification
Required Soft Skills
· 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-RADS®
· Image quality assessment and optimization
· Quality control (QC) testing
· Mammography equipment operation and troubleshooting
· Radiation safety and ALARA principles
· MQSA compliance and documentation
· ACR accreditation standards
· Patient screening and history collection
· Infection prevention and standard precautions
· Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) knowledge (if applicable)
· Bone Density (DEXA) scanning (if applicable)
· EMR/Epic documentation
· PACS image management
· SecureView/Hologic workstation proficiency (or equivalent)
· Equipment calibration and daily QC
· Medical terminology
· HIPAA compliance
· CPR/BLS certification
Required Skills: [
"Breast positioning and compression techniques",
"Diagnostic mammography",
"Digital screening mammography"
]Education: Required Education:
-High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Must have ARRT.
-Must obtain mammography certification within the first three months of employment.
-Must have active Diagnostic Radiography License.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A
Required Licenses & Certifications
· American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Radiography [R]
· ARRT – Mammography [M] Certification
· Current State Radiologic Technologist License (as required)
Job Category: Clinical-Allied