Mammography Technician - A-Line Staffing Solutions

A-Line Staffing is now hiring Mammography Technician in Morristown NJ 07960. The Mammography Technician would be working for a Major Healthcare System and has career growth potential .

Mammography Technician Highlights:

• Shifts:

  • 1.   Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

     

  • 2.   9:30am-5:30pm, varying days (5 days/week)

• Pay Range: $50 - $55 Hourly (plus mileage reimbursement)

Mammography Technician Responsibilities:

• Performs mammographic procedure on In/Outpatients according to published department protocols.
• Reviews each prescription, history questionnaire, and patient record prior to the examination to ensure all pertinent information is available for radiologist interpretation.
• Performs radiologic examination with a high standard of accuracy in positioning and technical factors.
• Practices universal precautions, and aseptic technique to prevent cross contamination.
• Practice National Patient Safety Goals, obtaining a minimum of two patient identifiers with each and every patient.
• Processes images using the PAC system.
• Completed and verifies cases in a timely manner.
• Ensures work lists are cleaned up daily.
• Monitors and resolves Exceptions List daily.
• Proper utilization of the Breast reporting system (PenRad), EMR and PACS systems.
• Proper loading of external imaging and creation of necessary orders and scanning of reports into PACS system for radiologist review.
• Analyzes each acquired image for proper positioning, proper markers, date stickers, and appropriate labels and patient identification.
• Repeats image if presence of any factors that may deter from its diagnostic value.
• Maintains a responsive/respectful relationship with patients.
• Assesses and responds to patients physical, sociological/psychological needs.
• Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner.
• Understands and respects cultural differences.
• Makes use of Cyracom phone when needed for language barriers.
• Knowledge and utilization of Vocera.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work area.
• Ensures assigned area is properly stocked with adequate supplies and required material to perform procedures.
• Ensures cleanliness of radiographic equipment and work area.
• Communicate efficiently with coordinators, supervisors, point person and vendors.
• Ensures continuity and adequate follow through regarding equipment malfunctions.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, co-workers, students, physicians, and supervisors.
• Work in conjunction with Ultrasound to ensure a productive/comprehensive flow of patients via both modalities.
• Performs bone density scans accurately understand of terminology and results.
• Accurate review of interventional cases and working knowledge of interventional procedures and protocols.
• Assists with needle localizations, and if trained, stereotactic biopsies.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Practices the ALARA principle for radiation protection.
• Accurately and effectively performs QA as per MQSA guidelines.
• Report problems to Clinical Engineering and supervisor.
• Orient new employees and participates as preceptor for procedures if requested.
• Exhibits responsible attitude with regard to attendance and tardiness.
• Always provides notification and advance notice for absence or tardiness.
• Always demonstrates reliability and makes every attempt to consistently report to work on time at the start of the assigned shift, even in inclement weather.

Mammography Technician Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing screening and diagnostic mammography

• Completion of accredited course in Radiologic Technology or Mammography

• Active state Mammography license

• BLS

• ARRT (R) and (M)

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Mammography Technician Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to performed DEXA and Biopsy procedures that is a plus.

If you are interested in this Mammography Technician position, please apply to this posting with Luke Heuser at A-Line!