Travel Mammography Technologist - $2,774 per week at Samba Care
Hackensack, NJ 07601
About the Job
Samba Care is seeking a travel Mammography Technologist for a travel job in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Mammography Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 11/18/2024
- Duration: 32 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description:
Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures. Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
Samba Care Job ID #29193368. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Mammography Tech:Mammography Tech,07:00:00-15:30:00
About Samba Care
SambaCare is a leading healthcare staffing firm servicing healthcare facilities throughout the United States. We maintain excellence in partnering caregivers with facilities. Our mission is to facilitate the highest level in patient care while enabling our staff members to advance their careers with rewarding jobs.
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Medical benefits
- 401k retirement plan
