Mammography Technologist
North Bergen, NJ
RadHealth+
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Required Skills & Experience:
-Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Required Years of Experience  

 2 years min

Preferred Years of Experience  

 2 Years min.

Diagnostic mammography

· Breast positioning and compression techniques

· 2D and 3D mammography (Digital Breast Tomosynthesis)

· Magnification and spot compression imaging

· Implant-displaced (Eklund) imaging techniques

· Stereotactic breast biopsy assistance

· Needle localization procedure assistance

· Specimen radiography

· Breast anatomy and pathology knowledge

· Knowledge and application of BI-RADS®

· Image quality assessment and optimization

· Quality control (QC) testing

· Mammography equipment operation and troubleshooting

· Radiation safety and ALARA principles

· MQSA compliance and documentation

· ACR accreditation standards

· Patient screening and history collection

· Infection prevention and standard precautions

· Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) knowledge (if applicable)

· Bone Density (DEXA) scanning (if applicable)

· EMR/Epic documentation

· PACS image management

· SecureView/Hologic workstation proficiency (or equivalent)

· Equipment calibration and daily QC

· Medical terminology

· HIPAA compliance

· CPR/BLS certification

Required Licenses and Certifications:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Radiography [R]

· ARRT – Mammography [M] Certification

· Current State Radiologic Technologist License (as required)

Scheduled Notes from the facility:

Job Title (including department IE ICU, MS, etc) Mammographic Technologist Location/Facility Name Palisades Medical Center - 7650 River Road Suite 240 North Bergen NJ 07047 Shift Day Hours Per Week 40 Weekend Requirement yes Holiday Requirement No On-Call Requirement NO Float Requirement NO Required Years of Experience 2 years min Preferred Years of Experience 2 Years min Required Hard Skills • Digital screening mammography • Diagnostic mammography • Breast positioning and compression techniques • 2D and 3D mammography (Digital Breast Tomosynthesis) • Magnification and spot compression imaging • Implant-displaced (Eklund) imaging techniques • Stereotactic breast biopsy assistance • Needle localization procedure assistance • Specimen radiography • Breast anatomy and pathology knowledge • Knowledge and application of BI-RADS® • Image quality assessment and optimization • Quality control (QC) testing • Mammography equipment operation and troubleshooting • Radiation safety and ALARA principles • MQSA compliance and documentation • ACR accreditation standards • Patient screening and history collection • Infection prevention and standard precautions • Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) knowledge (if applicable) • Bone Density (DEXA) scanning (if applicable) • EMR/Epic documentation • PACS image management • SecureView/Hologic workstation proficiency (or equivalent) • Equipment calibration and daily QC • Medical terminology • HIPAA compliance • CPR/BLS certification Required Soft Skills • Digital screening mammography • Diagnostic mammography • Breast positioning and compression techniques • 2D and 3D mammography (Digital Breast Tomosynthesis) • Magnification and spot compression imaging • Implant-displaced (Eklund) imaging techniques • Stereotactic breast biopsy assistance • Needle localization procedure assistance • Specimen radiography • Breast anatomy and pathology knowledge • Knowledge and application of BI-RADS® • Image quality assessment and optimization • Quality control (QC) testing • Mammography equipment operation and troubleshooting • Radiation safety and ALARA principles • MQSA compliance and documentation • ACR accreditation standards • Patient screening and history collection • Infection prevention and standard precautions • Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) knowledge (if applicable) • Bone Density (DEXA) scanning (if applicable) • EMR/Epic documentation • PACS image management • SecureView/Hologic workstation proficiency (or equivalent) • Equipment calibration and daily QC • Medical terminology • HIPAA compliance • CPR/BLS certification Required Licenses & Certifications • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Radiography [R] • ARRT – Mammography [M] Certification • Current State Radiologic Technologist License (as required)