Mammography Tech

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Location:

Cherry Hill - 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary:

Performs mammography procedures in accordance with approved techniques and FDA/MQSA standards.

Supports Virtua Mission and Vision statement and upholds Virtua values and Star behaviors. Adheres to all Virtua policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

* Understands the general principles of breast positioning and demonstrates the ability to perform all standard, diagnostic and special views to include magnification, spot compression and patients with implants. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate mammograms/radiographs for quality such as positioning and exposure techniques.

* Competently performs assigned QA/QC responsibilities in accordance with FDA/MQSA guidelines. Ensure that mammography department is prepared for successful completion of annual MQSA inspection. Participate in successful completion of ACR Accreditation process.

* Prepares the patient, procedure room and assist the radiologist in performing breast needle localizations, stereotactic biopsies and galactograms, where applicable.

* Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of RIS, PACS, Web viewer, ADW workstation and other hospital based computer or PC system.

* Supports diagnostic radiology staff in completion of daily workload during times of short staffing and/or increased volume.( Virtua South divisions)

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Minimum of (1) one year of experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred and possess knowledge of MQSA/FDA standards.

Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) and NJDEP licensure required.

Advanced certification in Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.).

CPR certification desired. Hourly Rate: $36.14 - $56.23 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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