Mammography Technologist (Part Time) Jefferson Health Einstein Center One

**Job Details**Part Time 24 hours per week at our Center One location in the Northeast. The hours will be 8am-4:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.**Job Description**The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies, andassists during invasive procedures. Via these procedures and under the direction of the physician, theMammography Tech detects breast tissue abnormalities and presents them to the physician fordiagnosis. 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 toproduce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes* Ensures successful procedure by ensuring appropriate patient and breast position, instructingpatient throughout the procedure, and adjusting compression mechanisms and equipment controlsto 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, useinstructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipmentinventories.* Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor ormanager, 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 ofinternal 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 appropriatemeasures.**Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:**Education:Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences. Mammography Technologists initially qualifyingon or after April 28, 1999 must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours ofdocumented training in Mammography. Documented training in Digital Mammography. OROn the job training program agreement requirement: 3 months competency and didactic programcompletion 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) CertificationARRT certification in radiography, ARRT advanced certification in Mammography, FDA/MQSA qualified toinclude meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEU’s in a 36 month period that areMammography specific preferred. (M) Registry eligible 6 months to attain (M) certification**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Albert Einstein Medical Center**Primary Location Address**60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally 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. , 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. , 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. 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.For more benefits information, please clickIn keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. #J-18808-Ljbffr