Mammography Technologist
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Health - Primary Care - Hackensack

Job Title

Mammography Technologist

Location

Hackensack, New Jersey

Employment Type

Clinical-Allied

Contract Length

21 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week (5 days x 8 hours)
• Every other weekend rotation
• No holidays or on-call required

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 and select appropriate technical factors and equipment for 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 patient follow-up statistics and biopsy tracking.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, adapting to their 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
• Active Diagnostic Radiography License
• High school diploma or equivalent