Mammography Technologist

• Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures. Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Educates patients and provides explanation of imaging procedures to gain patient cooperation while reducing anxieties.
• Evaluates the quality of images and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
• Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by following radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures all required documentation, requisitions, forms, charges, and patient’s medical record are completed.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and any other areas in department.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Works with mammogram letters (results/reminders).

Education, Training & Experience:

• Completion of AMA approved school of radiological technology. Minimum of two years experience as a mammography technologist preferred.
• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the New York Department of Health obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the New York Department of Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date

Required Skills & Attributes: 

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. 
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and   organizationally.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.