Mammography Technologist (Full Time) Jefferson Health Willow Grove

Mammography Technologist

The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies, and assists during invasive procedures. Via these procedures and under the direction of the physician, the Mammography Tech detects breast tissue abnormalities and presents them to the physician for diagnosis. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes
• Ensures successful procedure by ensuring appropriate patient and breast position, instructing patient throughout the procedure, and adjusting compression mechanisms and equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
• Obtains complete and accurate history and delivers care and support services to clients before, during and after mammogram procedures, e.g. explaining procedures, answering inquiries, etc.
• Ensure operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance, use instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control
• Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for licenses and job position
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in mammographic imaging, ability to produce images of internal body structures for diagnosis and early detection of breast diseases in women.

Knowledge of and ability to prepare patients for diagnostic/radiological imaging and to monitor patients' reactions during and after a procedure. Responds to emergent situations by applying appropriate measures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences. Mammography Technologists initially qualifying on or after April 28, 1999 must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of documented training in Mammography. Documented training in Digital Mammography. OR

On the job training program agreement requirement: 3 months competency and didactic program completion from hire. Additional 5 months to attain (M) certification

Experience:

6 months to 1 year experience preferred

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ARRT certification in radiography, ARRT advanced certification in Mammography, FDA/MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEU's in a 36 month period that are Mammography specific preferred. (M) Registry eligible 6 months to attain (M) certification

Obtain IV certification as necessary and administer contrast agent as required

Additional Information

May require travel between Jefferson sites

This position may be eligible for conversion to a Trainee role (Must be a graduate of a recognized School of Radiology), subject to the team's capacity and availability of resources to support cross-training. Trainee opportunities are not guaranteed and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Individuals accepted into a Trainee role must sign an on-the-job training agreement. All required certifications must be obtained in accordance with the department's training program requirements; failure to meet these requirements may result in termination.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

2701 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America