Mammography Technician - 26-12588

Job Description

Job Description

Mammography Technician

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Duration: 9 weeks

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Shift: Day Shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day

We are seeking a qualified Mammography Technician to perform routine screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in mammography positioning, compression, and imaging techniques while ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and accurate patient documentation.

The technician will be responsible for following departmental procedures, maintaining imaging standards, and ensuring timely transmission and completion of studies.

• Perform routine screening and diagnostic mammography examinations.

• Demonstrate competency in mammography positioning, breast compression, and technique selection.

• Ensure all radiographic images are accurately labeled according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Evaluate images for technical quality and acceptability.

• Ensure images are transmitted to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in a timely manner.

• Ensure all completed studies are properly documented in IDX.

• Accurately enter and maintain required patient tracking information in the designated tracking system.

• Follow established departmental protocols and imaging quality standards.

• Maintain patient safety and ensure compliance with applicable mammography regulations.

• Valid New York State License in Diagnostic Radiography.

• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

• Demonstrated competency in screening and diagnostic mammography.

• Knowledge of mammography positioning, compression, and imaging techniques.

• Ability to evaluate image quality and ensure accurate documentation.

• Familiarity with PACS and IDX systems.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

• New York State License in Diagnostic Radiography.

• ARRT registration.

• Must maintain compliance with Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements.