Mammography Technologist (Full Time) Jefferson Health Willow Grove

Job Details
Full Time- Schedule is Wed/Thurs: 7a-7p, Fri: 7a-430p, S: 730a-4p

Job Description

The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies, and

assists during invasive procedures. Via these procedures and under the direction of the physician, the

Mammography Tech detects breast tissue abnormalities and presents them to the physician for

diagnosis. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to

produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes

• Ensures successful procedure by ensuring appropriate patient and breast position, instructing

patient throughout the procedure, and adjusting compression mechanisms and equipment controls

to set exposure factors.

• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.

• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.

• Obtains complete and accurate history and delivers care and support services to clients before,

during and after mammogram procedures, e.g. explaining procedures, answering inquiries, etc.

• Ensure operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance, use

instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment

inventories.

• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or

manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control

• Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for licenses and job position

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in mammographic imaging, ability to produce images of

internal body structures for diagnosis and early detection of breast diseases in women.

Knowledge of and ability to prepare patients for diagnostic/radiological imaging and to monitor patients'

reactions during and after a procedure. Responds to emergent situations by applying appropriate

measures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences. Mammography Technologists initially qualifying

on or after April 28, 1999 must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of

documented training in Mammography. Documented training in Digital Mammography. OR

On the job training program agreement requirement: 3 months competency and didactic program

completion from hire. Additional 5 months to attain (M) certification

AND

Experience:

6 months to 1 year experience preferred

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ARRT certification in radiography, ARRT advanced certification in Mammography, FDA/MQSA qualified to

include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEU's in a 36 month period that are

Mammography specific preferred. (M) Registry eligible 6 months to attain (M) certification

Obtain IV certification as necessary and administer contrast agent as required

Additional Information

May require travel between Jefferson sites

This position may be eligible for conversion to a Trainee role ( Must be a graduate of a recognized School of Radiology ) , subject to the team's capacity and availability of resources to support cross-training. Trainee opportunities are not guaranteed and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Individuals accepted into a Trainee role must sign an on-the-job training agreement. All required certifications must be obtained in accordance with the department's training program requirements; failure to meet these requirements may result in termination.

Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type
Regular

Employee Entity
Abington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address
2701 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.


Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.


Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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