Montclair Breast Center, a member of Genesis Health, is dedicated to saving lives through proactive healthcare. Our patients enjoy the unique experience of state-of-the-art, personalized care linked seamlessly to the latest screening, diagnostic and preventive technologies.
MBC is seeking a mammography tech, responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.
MBC is seeking a per diem, part-time, or full-time Mammogram Tech.
Essential Functions:
- Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
- Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
- Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
- Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
- Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
- Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
- Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Quality Assurance- daily, monthly test on mammo stereo bone density.
- Making CO’s + downloading.
- Risk Assessment on all patients.
- Also see attached Flat Field Digital QC Tests 2000DS, Flat Field Digital QC Test Essential, and QA Assurance Policy.
- Current State License and ARRT registry
- Specialized training in mammography (continuing education/certificates)
- Continuing education- this requirement specifies that an average of 5 ECE’s/year be specific to mammography)
- Continuing experience in mammography (effective 4/1999)
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Current BLS- Preferred
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic
- Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)Certified sonographer.
- Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
- Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
- Strong interest in scientific and technical skill and knowledge
- Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured
- Able to communicate effectively
- Able to perform well independently
- Able to follow detailed instructions
- Exact and precise
- Highly self-motivated
Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions
Workplace Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions
- Medical office environment
- The noise level in this workplace is mild to moderate
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
- Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
- Identity Theft Protection
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation & Holiday
- Business Casual Environment
MBC is part of Genesis Health and Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.
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