Mount Sinai Health System · 5 months ago
Diagnostic Specialist Mammography Technologist- Mount Sinai West- Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46/hr - $54/hr
1+ years expMount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. They are seeking a Diagnostic Specialist Mammography Technologist to perform routine mammographic examinations, maintain equipment, and provide patient support during procedures.
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Responsibilities
Under supervision of physicians, prepares patients and examination areas in accordance with department policies and procedures for administration, as appropriate, of all screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. Sets up, cleans and safeguards mammography machine and ancillary equipment. Observes radiation and equipment safety precautions both for equipment maintenance and patient and employee well-being. Provides patient orientation prior to examination session
Under supervision, performs or assists in performing mammography procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols. Positions patients in accordance with established techniques. Operates and adjusts equipment, determining current settings and monitoring patient and employee radiation exposure; observes safety guidelines. Responds to patients’ needs during testing and procedures. May assist in preparing procedure trays and injectables under aseptic technique, following established guidelines for reviewing expiration dates and patient allergies if applicable
Provides related support functions as required. Scheduling exams, answering telephones for area and recording messages. Maintains clean work area and equipment and maintains full stock of applicable clinical supplies. Properly prepares contrast media as needed. Files film as required
Performs weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual mammography QC testing. Ensures good working order of equipment. Troubleshoots routine equipment problems or seeks technical assistance for equipment malfunctions, keeping chief technologist appropriately informed
Performs other related duties as assigned or required as professional technologist
Qualification
Required
Prior work experience of twelve months is desired in order to gain familiarity on-the-job with administration of radiologic testing
Should be familiar with most major models of radiologic testing equipment
New x-ray technologists require a period of 30 days in order to orient themselves to techniques and work area
Good analytical skills necessary for handling of radiology patients during administration of diagnostic testing
Must be able to appropriately assess the correct action to take during testing, while being cognizant of patient well-being
Must accurately monitor radiation exposure or potential for electric shock, etc
Good interpersonal manner important during delivery of patient care in order to ensure harmonious provision of radiologic diagnostic examination
Work requires manual dexterity for use of x-ray and other equipment and instruments
Light lifting of clinical supplies may be required
Adequate physical strength required for positioning of patients and equipment during examinations
Accurate positioning of patients is critical in order to ensure proper quality of mammographic examination results and patient safety
Company
Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Health System delivers integrated medical care, research, and medical education through its network.
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Late StageTotal Funding
$41.9MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthHearst Health Prize.Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
2024-11-11Grant· $7M
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2023-11-02Grant· $7M
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