Mammography Technician - NR Consulting LLC
Morristown, NJ
About the Job
Title Mammography Technician
Location: Morristown, NJ, 07960
Urgency: ASAP
FTE
Schedule: Mon-Fri 830-430; Days per week: 5 - Shift: 9:30-5:30
Duties
Job Summary:
Skills
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of experience. -
Able to perform screening and diagnostic mammography at a minimum.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -Ability to performed DEXA and Biopsy procedures that is a plus.
Education
Required Education:
Preferred Education: -N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
Location: Morristown, NJ, 07960
Urgency: ASAP
FTE
Schedule: Mon-Fri 830-430; Days per week: 5 - Shift: 9:30-5:30
Duties
Job Summary:
- 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 Client 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. -Works in conjunction with Ultrasound to ensure a productive and comprehensive flow of patients
- through both modalities. -Performs bone density scans accurately understanding 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.
Skills
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of experience. -
Able to perform screening and diagnostic mammography at a minimum.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -Ability to performed DEXA and Biopsy procedures that is a plus.
Education
Required Education:
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of accredited course in Radiologic Technology or Mammography
Preferred Education: -N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
- ARRT (R) and (M)
- Active state Mammography license
- BLS
- Must meet all ECE requirements to maintain their Mammo certification.
- A list of ECE and the amount of Mammograms by type performed within a 2 year period to ensure they have maintained the required exams per year.
- The requirement is 200 Mammograms in 36 months to meet MQSA requirements.
Source : NR Consulting LLC
