Mammography Technologist
North Bergen, New Jersey
HackensackUMC Palisades

Mammography Technologist

Location: North Bergen, New Jersey
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Shift: Day shift (training hours 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform diagnostic and screening mammography examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients following ACR requirements.
• Assist with breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization, and other radiologic guided procedures within the Breast Center.
• Conduct mammographic imaging for breast needle localization and stereotactic procedures, including setup and cleanup.
• Provide immobilization devices, select technical factors based on patient needs, and operate imaging equipment.
• Identify and label patient films correctly, develop exposed x-ray films, and complete patient requisitions.
• Assist with quality control procedures and documentation related to phantom images, darkroom tests, screen-film contact, repeat analysis, and other quality assurance measures.
• Educate patients on breast self-examination (BSE) and provide pre- and post-procedure instructions.
• Prepare cases for imaging, compile statistics related to patient follow-ups, breast localizations, biopsies, and ultrasound exams.
• Document quality control and assurance in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State, and FDA regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, adapting to developmental, cultural, and sensory needs.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• Mammography-specific certification
• Breast imaging competencies
• High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Information

• Weekend, holiday, on-call, and float requirements are not required.
• Virtual interviews available.
• Scrub color: Black.

This position requires adherence to organizational competencies and standards of behavior, with a focus on quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.