mammography technologist

Position Overview Mammography Technologist Job Code: 30105, FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt, Telecommuting Eligible: No Pay Range: $34.99 - $45.71 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Summary (Basic Purpose of the Job) Provides clinical services according to mammography practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Minimum Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology. License: ARRT/NJ license required to practice in both NJ and PA (position will float). Certification: Mammography certification required or must attain within 6 months of hire. Associate’s degree preferred. Experience: One year previous experience as mammography technologist preferred. Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Knowledge and Skills: Breast interventional procedure experience preferred. Special Training: Basic computer skills. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Effective verbal communication skills. Essential Functions Provides clinical services according to mammography practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures. Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA limits. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring. Performs excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of mammography principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation. If working at Hamilton, readies, installs, removes, and downloads holter monitors. Performs EKGs as needed. Checks all orders for correct patient name, ordering physician, imaging, date, and signature. Places orders and acknowledges completion of work. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands and Work Environment Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Reaching forward, Pinching/fine motor activities. Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion. Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear, Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs, Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs. Sensory Requirements: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing. Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation. Benefits Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare FSA – Dependent Care FSA – Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance – Voluntary Life Spouse – Voluntary Life Employee – Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Life Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capital Health System, Inc.