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Jefferson Health · 4 days ago

Mammography Tech (Per Diem) Abington Jefferson Health

Willow Grove, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for patients in the Philadelphia region. The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams and assists during invasive procedures to detect breast tissue abnormalities and provide patient care and education.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Ensures 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

Qualification

Mammography equipment operationRadiologic imaging techniquesPatient careDigital Mammography trainingPreventive maintenanceBasic Life Support (BLS)ARRT certificationMammography certificationRadiology Sciences educationQuality assuranceEmergency response

Required

Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R)

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ARRT certification in radiography

ARRT advanced certification in Mammography

Preferred

ARRT (R), (CT)

6 months to 1 year experience preferred

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

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Financial and mental health resources

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995

Philadelphia, PA, US

5001-10000 employees