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

Job Title : Mammographic Technologist

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

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)