Mammography Technician (Bronx)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Radiology Administrator and Clinical Director, the Mammography Technologist will perform screening and diagnostic mammograms with patients in flagship health center, El Nuevo San Juan in the Bronx, NY

Monday through Friday day time schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ARRT Mammography Certification.
• NYS DOH Radiology Technician License
• Knowledge of Digital 3-D and Quality Control highly desired.
• Completion of 2 years from Accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities Include :

• Complete patient education regarding the exam, promote patient privacy and comfort.
• Perform screening mammography as ordered. Completes appropriate documentation.
• Produce high quality films for the radiologist to evaluation, pays attention to detail.
• Performs quality control functions related to mammography.
• Assists in compilation and maintenance data.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in mammography positioning and exposure technique.
• Serves as primary liaison between patients, Radiologists and other members of the support team.
• Participates in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued competence.

Starting Compensation: Minimum $60.00/hour; Maximum $64.00 per hour, contingent on experience.

About Urban Health Plan:

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting

excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.