Mammography Technologist
North Bergen, New Jersey
HackensackUMC Palisades

Mammography Technologist CWR

Overview

• Location: North Bergen, New Jersey
• Setting: Breast Center
• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Contract length: 17 weeks

Role Summary

• Performs mammography examinations following ACR requirements.
• Assists with breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization, and other radiologic guided procedures in the Breast Center.
• Performs diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations for adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with:

  • 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
  • EMR/Epic documentation
  • PACS image management
  • SecureView/Hologic workstation proficiency or equivalent
  • Equipment calibration and daily QC
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) knowledge, if applicable
• Bone Density (DEXA) scanning, if applicable

Additional Notes

• Assists with quality control procedures and documentation for mammography in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State, and FDA.
• Provides patient education, including pre- and post-procedure instructions.