Mammography Technologist - Part Time

Job Description Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities: Mammography Technologist must follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation to protect themselves, their patients, and their coworkers from unnecessary exposure. Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it to PACS. Maintain a daily log of patients seen. Operate the equipment to produce high quality images. Obtain essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation. Prepare and assist patients for mammographic imaging as requested by a physician. Provide patient care with dignity and respect for the individual. Educate patients about the procedures to be performed. Obtain optimum quality images through employment of proper anatomical positioning, and other required techniques in accordance with the protocols designed by the radiologists. Observe and follow safety procedures to include radiation protection and universal precautions. Follow proper quality assurance by performing daily checks and weekly QA. Complete all documentation when performing quality assurance. Carry out quality control checks on equipment, reporting deficiencies to proper personnel for action. Must be able to work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments. Demonstrate commitment to total quality management and the tenets of service excellence by acting in accordance with the organizational mission at all times. Keep familiar with changes regarding technology and safety for self, patients, and visitors. Process studies onto CD or film format for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPAA compliance. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and working area. Maintain familiarity with the emergency drugs and equipment locations. Maintain familiarity with the department’s booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems. Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and fulfillment of continuing education requirements. Ability to maintain great knowledge of human anatomy and cross‑section anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques. High knowledge with a variety of routine procedures and applications. Practice regulatory standards of MQSA and ACR. Maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations. Execute related duties as necessary or as assigned. Candidates will be cross‑trained upon hire to perform any applicable modalities to meet department needs. Required Qualifications: New York State License and ARRT Certification with mammography modality. Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures. Excellent patient and people skills. Ability to maintain great knowledge of human anatomy and cross‑section anatomy, proper positioning skills and appropriate utilization of protocols and scanning techniques. High knowledge with a variety of routine procedures and applications. Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Pay Range: $45/hr - $55/hr The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position. Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co