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Travel Mammography Tech - $2,914 per week in North Bergen, NJ

Cynet Health

North Bergen, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,914–$2,914
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Document Management, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Film, Geriatrics, Localization, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Medical Treatment, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Radiography, Radiology, Statistics, Testing, Ultrasound
LOCATION
North Bergen, NJ
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Mammography Technologist Profession: Mammography Technologist Specialty: - Duration: 18 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist License: Radiologic technologist licensure Certifications: Mammography-specific certification, ARRT Must-Have: Screening mammography Diagnostic mammography Breast positioning Breast compression techniques Patient education Breast imaging protocols Advanced Breast Imaging Breast ultrasound assistance Stereotactic breast biopsy Tomosynthesis (3D mammography) Needle localization Breast MRI coordination Dexa scanning (sometimes) Description: 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, selects proper technical factors based on individual patient needs, and operates equipment for specific procedures. Identifies patient films with the correct name, x-ray number, and correctly marks film as to the side of the patient. Develops exposed x-ray film using processing methods. Completes patient requisitions with technologist’s initials, date number, and size of films. Assists with quality control procedures and documentation of various tests as delegated by the Chief Mammography Technologist. Assists in breast self-examination instruction and other patient education, including 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, and patients needing biopsies. Documents procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR and FDA. Documents pertinent information regarding patients in the Breast Center chart. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs. Communicates with the patient, parent, and primary caregiver(s) at their level of understanding. Performs additional duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

About the Company

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Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://cynethealth.com/

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