Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Operates mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams.

Job Responsibility

Brand new outpatient site - The Goldman Pavilion - due to open early 2027!!

Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

1.Collaborates with Physician/Radiologist to confirm required exam details and ensure optimal quality of images.
2.Enters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from a requisition for correlation with exam being performed.
3.Explains procedure to patient. Ensures patient is positioned appropriately for exam. Utilizes shields, immobilization and supportive devices, as needed.
4.Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.
5.Performs mammography exams according to established standards and procedures of division
6.Assists physician in performance of mammographic image-guided interventional/special breast exams or procedures, including stereotactic biopsy, wire or seed implant localization, and contrast enhanced mammography.
7.Perform specimen imaging, as needed. Safely handles specimens and ensures all labeling, paperwork and imaging is sent to Pathology.
8.Provides backup support in other imaging modalities, as appropriate.
9.Observes patient and recognizes any changes in condition according to established safety standards. Promptly reports to appropriate clinician.
10.Ensures image quality and labels with required information. Transmits images to Radiologist and required record-keeping systems.
11.Documents exam and results in patient’s medical record.
12.Calibrates and cleans equipment. Performs regular quality control tests and promptly reports any repair needs to management.
13.Monitors and maintains supply inventory in assigned areas.
14.Keeps work area and clean and organized, according to established safety standards
15.Collaborates with healthcare team to ensure seamless continuity of care and optimal patient safety.
16.Participates in performance improvement and quality control activities.
17.Performs related duties, as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

1.Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required
2.New York State Radiologic Technologist license, required.
3.ARRT Radiology registration, required.
4.ARRT registration in Mammography, required within eighteen (18) months of position entry date.
5.Prior imaging experience, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).