Mammography Technologist - 2732814 - Apex Healthcare

Looking for a dedicated and experienced Mammography Technologist that is able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients’ service on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area/departments policies and procedures.

CULTURE/RELIGIOUS ASPECTS

• Employees will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds.
  

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

• Employees perform within the prescribed limits of SEARHC Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline.
  

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• All employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Key Values of SEARHC. 
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must provide radiographic examination within department and other areas of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
  
• Maintains patient records and files.
• Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.
• Pursues continuing education.
• Transfers patient to and from radiology.
• In the absence of a supervisor, can assume responsibility for the department.
• Rotates shifts as required.
• Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
  • Follows policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.
• Assists in general hygiene of department and self.
• Must maintain competency in licensed modality.
• Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
• Competent in teleradiology transmission.
• Assist with invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures.
• Competent in sterile technique.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.
  
• Willing to participate and serve on departmental, organizational, and community committees and teams

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Radiography School
  

Experience

• 2+ years of current diagnostic 3D mammography experience

License/Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certified Radiography and Mammography
  
• NJ State License and CPR certification 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology used in standard radiographic and CT exams. 
  
• Extensive knowledge of radiation physics and protection (ALARA). 
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of CT (computed tomography).
• Considerable knowledge of digitized imaging and multiple computer systems.

 Hours:

• Monday through Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm occasional Saturday 

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