Travel 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 per Week: 40 hours
Weekend, Holiday, On-Call, Float: Not required
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform diagnostic and screening mammographic 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 equipment for specific procedures.
• Identify and label patient films correctly, develop x-ray films, and complete patient requisitions.
• Assist with quality control procedures and documentation in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State, and FDA standards.
• Educate patients on breast self-examination (BSE) and provide pre- and post-procedure instructions.
• Prepare cases for imaging and assist with compiling statistics related to patient follow-ups and biopsy tracking.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, adapting to developmental, cultural, and sensory needs.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in New Jersey
• Mammography Technologist with 2 years of experience
• Mammography Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT, RT
• High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Black
• Virtual interviews available
• No prior travel experience required