Mammography Technologist
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
$55/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
City/State:
Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:
NoDepartment:
RAD - Technical MapBargaining Unit:
1199Work Shift:
DayWork Days:
MON-FRIScheduled Hours:
10:30 AM-6 PMScheduled Daily Hours:
7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:
$55.14For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
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Under the direction of radiologist, performs Special Procedure as well as other mammography examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Maintain all necessary records etc logging patient data in log book and Performs tasks related to MQSA. Review tech pair review of images. In conjunction with clerical schedulers and technologist Maintains a constant workflow with the technologist. Assist physician during biopsy procedures as needed. Maintain supplies pertaining to Mammography.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis and image guided treatment. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
Obtain mammographic analog/digital images as well as other images: This task includes the proper setting of exposures factors and imaging equipment to obtain high quality images for diagnosis by the radiologist. Train other associates and students in special procedures.
The shift for this position varies
8:00-4:30pm including Saturdays
8:30-5pm including Saturdays
EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT; specific to Mammography
Licensed by the State of New York; required.
Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
2 years experience preferred
Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Employer
Montefiore Medical Center
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