MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST/MAMMOGRAPHER

Mammography Technologist

We are an integrated health care delivery system, which includes primary care and medical specialties, onsite pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, physical therapy, eye care, and mental health services. We are seeking a mammography technologist to join our team! Please note this mammography technologist will be mainly based out in our Long Island City, Queens location and will be expected to float to our Midtown and Brooklyn location at an ad-hoc basis.

Job Summary

Performs mammography and/or radiographic procedures on patients as ordered by appropriately credentialed healthcare provider. Maintains equipment logs, records and files. Performs light maintenance or equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs radiologic procedures.

2. Takes and processes all requests for tests on a timely basis. Ensures all request forms have proper physician signature, patient history, diagnosis, type of test requested and special instructions.

3. Assists with scheduling of radiologic tests, as needed.

4. Assists patients to and from waiting area, reviews the patient's history and prepares all paperwork according to the center's policies and procedures.

5. Prepares the patient for the radiologic test, including an explanation of what to expect, what is expected of them and the procedure.

6. Adheres to all safety standards regarding equipment and center policies and procedures.

7. Reviews films with the radiologist, including previous studies, if necessary.

8. Coordinates inter-office transport of films, to ensure availability of films for interpretation by radiologist, as scheduled.

9. Maintains current and accurate daily and monthly logs; records and files for easy access by applicable staff.

10. Performs light maintenance tasks on processor and other equipment. Performs daily cleaning and monitoring (maintenance records, test frequencies) to ensure all equipment is in good working order. Arranges for repairs, as necessary, with clearance from administrator/designee.

11. Communicates with the appropriate preventive maintenance company, as necessary for equipment/software problems.

12. Orders and maintains required inventory of films and other radiologic supplies.

13. Performs, according to schedule, mandated quality assurance activities, including:

A. Maintaining compliance with department of health safety standards (radiation regulations) and reporting requirements;

B. Maintaining cleanliness of radiology area;

C. Performs quality control tests of equipment;

D. Meeting all personnel monitoring requirements (film badges); and

14. Maintains current knowledge of equipment use and safety.

15. Participates in inservice education programs, as requested.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above specifications and duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Education and Experience

1. Currently registered in radiology and mammography in New York State.

2. A minimum of one (1) year experience as a mammographer.

3. Current BCLS certification.

Compensation and Benefits

1. Competitive salary

2. Medical, dental, and vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employee and their eligible dependents

3. Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days, and 12 paid holidays)

4. 401(k) plan with employer contribution

5. Life insurance

6. Tuition reimbursement

7. Mental health program

8. Pre-paid legal services

9. Wellness benefits

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